DESCRIPTION:
Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, grade 20 pocket watch, with pocket chronometer conversion, 18 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with spring detent escapement, free sprung cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws and compensation weights, helical balance spring and gold escape wheel in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved, box hinge hunting case with monogram on front cover, and Roman numeral, single sunk, O'Hara style multicolor enamel dial, serial #355213, 140.1g TW, c1875.
CONDITION:
CASE: Small, shallow dent, front; Back with minor dents, waves; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, 2:00; Flakes in enamel concealed by bezel. HANDS: Minute and seconds missing. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor stains; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Runs dial down, stops dial up, cuvette exerts pressure on balance cock, will not run with case closed.
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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