Described by:Robin CNX 1293 5684
Title:Pair Antique Gold Elgin Mens Pocket Watches Open Face and Double Hunter
Description:Pair of antique gold Elgin mens pocket watches—one open face, one double hunter. These gorgeous watches are from Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. and display swirly floral patterns on the back of the cases; the hunter has engraved initials that look like MP. The open face watch has a forthright, black-on-white dial; the hunter has a delicate blend of white, gold, and pink surrounding smaller numerals.Inside the hunter back case: Keystone Watch Case, Boss scale crown marks, 6775147Inside the hunter interior dust cover: Guaranteed 25 years, J. Boss 14K, Keystone mark, 6775147Inside the open face back case: Keystone Watch Case, Boss scale crown marks, 8036140Inside the open face interior dust cover: Guaranteed 25 years, J. Boss, Keystone mark, 8036140Provenance:This is part of the Iconic Buckeye Collection, a multi-generational assemblage of pocket watches.
Here are the Specifications:
Manufacturer:Elgin
Diameter of case:46mm both
Thickness of case:Hunter: 11mmOpen face: 12mm
All words on movement:Hunter: Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. U.S.A. 10056800 safety pinion 15 jewels Open face: Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. U.S.A. 14551953 safety pinion
Movement: Manual
Movement running:Hunter: yesOpen face: yes, but stops intermittently
Jewel count:Hunter: 15
Style or Shape: Round
Case condition: Minor surface marks consistent with use
Dial condition: Very good for both
Dial Color: Hunter: white, pink, goldOpen face: white with red hour markers
All words on DialHunter: ElginOpen face: A. Newsalt, Dayton, O.
Hands: Hunter: King Louis XIVOpen face: spade and whip
Numerals: Arabic
Crystal: Hunter: very goodOpen face: minor surface marks, mostly near the 9
Weight:12.1 oz.
Estimated size of packaging:10x8x6
