An 18K Open Face National Watch Company Key Wind Pocket Watch No. 181916 Elgin BW Raymond Grade 69, Circa 1872

An open-face 18K yellow gold pocket watch, Elgin BW Raymond Grade 69, circa 1872 size 18S, on a gold-filled watch chain with wind key. The dial is white, with Roman numeral markers at hour intervals, a seconds subdial, and a fifteen jewel gilt finish movement. The back of the case is decorated with an etched nautical port scene, and case is marked "No. 181916".

(Length: 13 1/2in; Case Diameter: 52mm; Weight: 102.2 Gross dwt.)

Provenance

Private collection, Missoula, Montana.

Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.

Overall Condition: Extensive damage to dial, evidence of repair visible, inside of case marked "18 K 6581" and "No. 181916", runs when wound.

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