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IL,Elgin-,14K Elgin 12 Size Fancy Multi-colored Dial 15J Pocket Watch

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 USD and UP
IL,Elgin-,14K Elgin 12 Size Fancy Multi-colored Dial 15J 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

1918-A 12 size 15 jewel pocket watch by Elgin in a gold hunter case. The single-sunk dial is a fancy, multicolored piece with black arabic numerals in the hour chapter, hash marks and black arabic numerals in the outer chapter ring, and a beautiful gold and pearl on blue pattern with ornate detail. The hands are gilt Louis XIV and the face is inscribed "Elgin". The interior of the ornate gold case is marked "Keystone/ 14K". Stem wind, stem set. The interior surface of the cuvet is inscribed "Guaranteed/ 14K/ .585 Fine/ The K.W.C. Co." The 3/4 plate 15 jewel movement is nickel plated and inscribed "Elgin Nat`l Watch Co./ U.S.A./ 15/ Jewels" and the serial number, 20821971, dates the watch to 1918. There are minor bends and dings in the case interiors, and scratches along where the cuvet swings open. Very faint brass showing on hinges. This watch is beautiful and has a lustrous finish. HKA#64607