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IL,Chicago-,Elgin 16 Size, 21 Jewel B.W. Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:275.00 USD and UP
IL,Chicago-,Elgin 16 Size, 21 Jewel B.W. Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
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Friday & Saturday
August 23 & 24, 2013
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

1924-A 16 size, open face pocket watch by Elgin National Watch Co. Stem wind, lever set. The single-sunk white enamel dial bears bold black arabic numerals in the hour chapter, and black hash marks in the outer chapter ring. The hands are heavy blued (diamond and spade) and the seconds hand is a blued whip. The face is marked "Elgin", and the case beneath the stem is engraved "Elgin RR". The front bezel and rear case screw off. The interior of the rear case cover is marked "S.W.C. Co./ 12 KT/ Gold Filled". The 3/4 plate 21 jewel movement is nickel plated and inscribed "B. W. Raymond/ 21 Jewels/ Adjusted 5 Positions/ Elgin Nat`l Watch Co./ U. S. A." The serial number, 26725560, dates the watch to 1924. Some edges of the case are worn, revealing light bare patches. HKA#64556