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IL,Chicago-,Elgin 16 Size, 21 Jewel Father Time Pocket Watch

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 USD and UP
IL,Chicago-,Elgin 16 Size, 21 Jewel Father Time Pocket Watch
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
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

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

1919-A 16 size, open face pocket watch by Elgin National Watch Co. Stem wind, lever set. The double-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". The front bezel and rear case screw off, and the edge of the case is engraved "10k Gold Filled". The rear case bears a ticket-shaped bare patch with a faint letter M". The interior of the rear case cover is marked "Watch/ Star Case/ Company/ 10Kt. Gold Filled". The 3/4 plate 21 jewel movement is nickel plated and inscribed "Father Time/ 21 Jewels/ Adjusted 5 Positions/ Elgin Nat`l Watch Co./ U. S. A." The serial number, 21686499, dates the watch to 1919. Some edges of the case are worn, revealing light bare patches. HKA#64557