DESCRIPTION:
Elgin National Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, a decorative, late 19th century pocket watch, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 14 karat, yellow gold, intricately engraved box hinge hunting case with engraved monogram on front cover, and owner's name and date on gold cuvette, and very colorful arabic numeral O'Hara style multicolor enamel dial with gilt Louis XIV hands, serial #1325607, 117.8g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Bow and hinges tight; Crown shell with minor wear through; Pendant with fine scratches at stem screw; Stem screw replaced; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairlines, primarily in the 6 - 9:00 quarter; Small chip in enamel concealed by bezel, 4:30. HANDS: Minor tarnish. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Scattered fine scratches; Balance cock with minor corrosion; Regulator with oxide; Plates a bit hazy; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
CIRCA: 1885
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