AUCTION : 1018

Lot#: 1593

DESCRIPTION: Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, man's gold pocket watch, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, convertible, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and micrometric regulator in a 10- 12 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case and Roman numerals, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #1374680, 104.8g TW, c1885, with associated, silk and velvet lined mahogany Elgin box..
CONDITION: CASE: Case has housed another movement; Numerous small dents; Waves and small dents, cuvette; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Engine turning and engraving with minor wear; Edge of back cover with deep file cut; Edge of cuvette with file cuts; Front cover with small hole at catch; Bow replaced; Crown with minor dings and wear; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 4:00, 7:00, center to seconds bit. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Numerous fine scratches on plate; A few pin pricks; Minor staining and spotting; Bright work with spots of oxide; Bright work with scratches; Case screw absent; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box with scuffs, scratches, and dents
ESTIMATE: $600 - $800
PRICE SOLD: $400

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