DESCRIPTION:
Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, 14 karat gold pocket watch, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel, box hinge open face case with monogram on rear cover, roman numeral single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #603306, 119.8g TW, c1880.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Converted from hunting case to open face; Numerous shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches and small dents on cuvette; Crystal with chips on underside; Bow and crown worn and with brassing; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light; Specks of dirt. HANDS: Tip of minute hand broken; Oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Pin pricks; A few specks of corrosion; Spotting; Bright work with specks of oxide; Bright work with fine scratches; Regulator with oxidation; One case screw missing; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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