DESCRIPTION:
Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, lady's pocket watch, 6 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in a 14 karat, yellow gold plain polished hunting case, the rear cover set with a small ruby, and Arabic numeral, single sunk, O'Hara style multicolor enamel dial with gilt Louis XV style hands, serial #3299488, 64.2g TW, c1890.
CONDITION:
CASE: Small dent, front; Scattered dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches at pendant, near hinge and case knife marks on band; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Lip on rear cover partially detached; Bow worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Scratches on balance cock foot; Regulator with a few specks of oxide; Case screw with spot of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order, setting lever disengages winding, but does not engage setting.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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