DESCRIPTION:
Elgin National Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, a grade 65 pocket watch, 8 size, 13 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 14 karat, four color gold, box hinge hunting case, the covers with basket weave pattern and diagonal banner, the front with rose gold shield and engraved cipher, and engraved presentation on gold cuvette, roman numeral single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #1685423, 79.8g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dent, back; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Front cover lower ornament with small, filed flat; Front cover hinge sticky; Sliver of banner on case front missing; Front cover with gap at band when closed, crystal too high; Crown with wear and dents; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairlines, 11:00; Small chips in enamel concealed by bezel, 3:00. HANDS: Minute replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Haze; Regulator with specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
CIRCA: 1885
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