Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Oct 14, 2021
LOT 92
Elgin Watch Co.
Pocket watch; “H. H. Taylor” model; 18K yellow gold
HKD 16,800 - 33,600
CHF 2,000 - 4,000 / EUR 1,850 - 3,700 / USD 2,200 - 4,400
Sold: HKD 21,250
18K yellow gold, hunting-case, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6.
Cover and case-back guilloché (engine-turned) and engraved with floral motifs; the cover with an escutcheon; fluted case-band.
White enamel dial, with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Breguet” hands.
Movement 19’’’ ¾, full plate, gilded brass, going barrel, gold screwed-chatons (setting), straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index-regulator with long tall, adjusted.
Cover and case-back guilloché (engine-turned) and engraved with floral motifs; the cover with an escutcheon; fluted case-band.
White enamel dial, with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Breguet” hands.
Movement 19’’’ ¾, full plate, gilded brass, going barrel, gold screwed-chatons (setting), straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index-regulator with long tall, adjusted.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Elgin National Watch, Elgin, Illinois (U.S.A.)
Model “H. H. Taylor”
Year circa 1873
Movement No. 156 265
Case No. 38 861 (by Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois (U.S.A.)
Material 18K yellow gold
Caliber grade 20, model 2, class 3, size 18s, 19’’’ ¾, lever escapement, “Patent Pinion”, adjusted
Dimensions 53.1 mm.
Weight 136.3 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories copy of the invention patent
Notes
The movement used in this watch was produced at 4 900 examples, in 1873 (run 1, No. 155 101 to No. 160 000).
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Elgin Grade 20
15 jewels hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 2 movement features a gilt finish and is adjusted. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade.
“H.H. Taylor” was used as a trade name used on pocket watch movements manufactured by Elgin.
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Movement based on the American invention patent No. 77 078, delivered on April 21, 1868, to Charles S. Moseley, Elgin, Illinois, for a “Improvements in Watches”.
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Elgin Grade 20
15 jewels hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 2 movement features a gilt finish and is adjusted. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade.
“H.H. Taylor” was used as a trade name used on pocket watch movements manufactured by Elgin.
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Movement based on the American invention patent No. 77 078, delivered on April 21, 1868, to Charles S. Moseley, Elgin, Illinois, for a “Improvements in Watches”.
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