DESCRIPTION:
Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, man's gold pocket watch, 16 size, 11 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 14 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engraved, faux box hinge hunting case, with Roman numeral white enamel dial and blued steel spade hands, serial #1065965, 118g TW, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with minor wear; Front cover lift spring weak; Plastic crystal; Bow replaced; Crown with significant wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 2:00, 4:30, seconds bit. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute; Replaced seconds hand. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and scuffs on plate; Minor spotting; Regulator with spots of oxide; One balance endstone screw replaced; Movement a bit loose in case. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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