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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 112
Elgin National Watch Co., U.S.A., Model 6, No.22769358, circa 1920.Fine, 14K multicolored gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch.
USD 2,000 - 2,600
C. four-body, "bassine", by "Elgin Giant Watch Case Co.", front cover decorated with applied multicolored oak and maple leaves, centered by a shield with initials, back cover with applied rose gold stag in the woods, green gold applied maple leaves, mountains in the background. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 17 jewels in settings, straight line lever esapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 50.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |