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RICHLY ENGRAVED ANTIQUE ELGIN 14K SOLID GOLD HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH DATED 1882
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Description Brand: ELGIN Escapement Type: 11 JEWEL PATENT PINION Year of Manufacture: 1880-1889 Material: 14K SOLID YELLOW GOLD Closure: HUNTER CASED Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
~ ~ RICHLY ENGRAVED VICTORIAN ELGIN 14K SOLID GOLD HUNTER CASED POCKET WATCH DATED 1882 ~ ~ ~ My Finest Offering/Mint Condition/No Monogram/Richly Engraved Over All Surfaces/Extra Thick "Honeycomb" Case/Intricately Engraved Front Cover Featuring Boy With His Dog Scene/Rear Cover with Detailed Engraving of Beehive with Bees in the Woods Scene/Pristine 3/4 Plate 11 Jewel Patent Pinion Gilt Movement/Hefty 63.8 Grams 14K Solid Gold Investment ~ ~ BUY IT NOW/BEST OFFER/FREE SHIPPING ~ As my many repeat buyers know, I strive to offer all my antique solid gold pocket watches in no reserve auctions. This piece deserves special attention and will not be offered at auction. It is one of the most spectacular and beautifully decorated 14K yellow gold pocket watches I have ever offered and therefore deserves a Buy It Now listing. I consider this watch a work of art with it's heartwarming scenes and meticulous goldwork. Offered in absolute mint condition. Act quickly. This one is bound to go fast to the smart and refined collector of one-of-a-kind antique solid gold pocket watches! This special listing is for a spectacular and meticulously hand engraved Victorian Elgin 14K solid yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch dated 1882. Your chance to own an exceptional Victorian 14K solid yellow gold Elgin hunter cased pocket watch with the most amazing extra-thick "honeycomb" case and covers with two different engraved scenes. The finest Elgin I have ever had the pleasure of offering!
A stunning 134 year old stem wind & lever set Elgin 14K yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch with a signed gilt grade 94* 11 jewel patent pinion movement in pristine condition! This beautiful antique timepiece is a large size 8s with a case diameter of 41mm and measuring an incredible 13mm thick! The watch weighs a hefty 63.8 grams, about half of which is 14K gold. I mention the gold content for a base value only. I would never destroy a beautiful antique gold pocket watch for the gold content. It is my hope that this watch ends up in the hands of an ardent collector for many years of enjoyment and appreciation! This gorgeous antique Elgin remains in mint condition with no dings, dents, scratches or repairs. It appears in just made like new conditon! The only distraction being a tiny superfine surface hairline at the small sunk seconds sweep at bottom of the pristine signed porcelain dial as seen in the photographs. The beautifully engraved 14K gold front cover pops open to exactly 90 degrees when the stem is depressed. All other 14K solid gold covers also open to exactly 90 degrees and all covers snap tightly shut. All original hinges excellent. The wind is silky smooth and it keeps excellent time. Note the incredible hand chased decorations that completely cover this superb example over all surfaces! It appears to have been engraved to resemble a thick rich honeycomb with the extra-thick comb-like engraved case edge. Each cover features a different meticulously hand engraved scene. On the front cover an adorable scene of a boy with his Irish Setter dog complete with grass, pasture fence, trees and a leaf & floral border. The rear cover features a lifelike large cone-type beehive on a table complete with flying bees, a pasture fence, large pine trees and leaf & floral border. Incredibly warm and beautiful and a true keepsake! Please examine the many photos for a close look. The fine signed "ELGIN" porcelain dial is snow white with original blue steel spade hands and black Roman numerals and a small seconds sweep marked out in 10 second intervals. All three covers and case are crafted of heavy thick 14K solid yellow gold. The inside of the rear cover is stamped with the maker's symbol, "K14" and "1883".
The inside of the polished 14K gold cuvee is stamped "14K " with matching serial number "1883". All serial numbers match, proving the watch to be all original. The pristine gilt 3/4 plate movement is a signed Elgin grade 94* 11 jewel safety pinion type in fine running condition. This luxurious Victorian 14K yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch is one for the ardent collector of fine antique solid gold pocket watches and stunning works of art. If you've been looking for a uniquely beautiful one-of-a-kind 134 year old Victorian Elgin 14K yellow gold large size 8s hunter cased pocket watch dated 1882 in mint condition, you just found it. My finest offering in a very special Buy It Now/Best offer listing with all serious offers welcome and free shipping in the USA!
Description
| Brand: | ELGIN | Escapement Type: | 11 JEWEL PATENT PINION |
| Year of Manufacture: | 1880-1889 | Material: | 14K SOLID YELLOW GOLD |
| Closure: | HUNTER CASED | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
~ ~ RICHLY ENGRAVED VICTORIAN ELGIN 14K SOLID GOLD HUNTER CASED POCKET WATCH DATED 1882 ~ ~ ~ My Finest Offering/Mint Condition/No Monogram/Richly Engraved Over All Surfaces/Extra Thick "Honeycomb" Case/Intricately Engraved Front Cover Featuring Boy With His Dog Scene/Rear Cover with Detailed Engraving of Beehive with Bees in the Woods Scene/Pristine 3/4 Plate 11 Jewel Patent Pinion Gilt Movement/Hefty 63.8 Grams 14K Solid Gold Investment ~ ~ BUY IT NOW/BEST OFFER/FREE SHIPPING ~ As my many repeat buyers know, I strive to offer all my antique solid gold pocket watches in no reserve auctions. This piece deserves special attention and will not be offered at auction. It is one of the most spectacular and beautifully decorated 14K yellow gold pocket watches I have ever offered and therefore deserves a Buy It Now listing. I consider this watch a work of art with it's heartwarming scenes and meticulous goldwork. Offered in absolute mint condition. Act quickly. This one is bound to go fast to the smart and refined collector of one-of-a-kind antique solid gold pocket watches! This special listing is for a spectacular and meticulously hand engraved Victorian Elgin 14K solid yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch dated 1882. Your chance to own an exceptional Victorian 14K solid yellow gold Elgin hunter cased pocket watch with the most amazing extra-thick "honeycomb" case and covers with two different engraved scenes. The finest Elgin I have ever had the pleasure of offering!
A stunning 134 year old stem wind & lever set Elgin 14K yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch with a signed gilt grade 94* 11 jewel patent pinion movement in pristine condition! This beautiful antique timepiece is a large size 8s with a case diameter of 41mm and measuring an incredible 13mm thick! The watch weighs a hefty 63.8 grams, about half of which is 14K gold. I mention the gold content for a base value only. I would never destroy a beautiful antique gold pocket watch for the gold content. It is my hope that this watch ends up in the hands of an ardent collector for many years of enjoyment and appreciation! This gorgeous antique Elgin remains in mint condition with no dings, dents, scratches or repairs. It appears in just made like new conditon! The only distraction being a tiny superfine surface hairline at the small sunk seconds sweep at bottom of the pristine signed porcelain dial as seen in the photographs. The beautifully engraved 14K gold front cover pops open to exactly 90 degrees when the stem is depressed. All other 14K solid gold covers also open to exactly 90 degrees and all covers snap tightly shut. All original hinges excellent. The wind is silky smooth and it keeps excellent time. Note the incredible hand chased decorations that completely cover this superb example over all surfaces! It appears to have been engraved to resemble a thick rich honeycomb with the extra-thick comb-like engraved case edge. Each cover features a different meticulously hand engraved scene. On the front cover an adorable scene of a boy with his Irish Setter dog complete with grass, pasture fence, trees and a leaf & floral border. The rear cover features a lifelike large cone-type beehive on a table complete with flying bees, a pasture fence, large pine trees and leaf & floral border. Incredibly warm and beautiful and a true keepsake! Please examine the many photos for a close look. The fine signed "ELGIN" porcelain dial is snow white with original blue steel spade hands and black Roman numerals and a small seconds sweep marked out in 10 second intervals. All three covers and case are crafted of heavy thick 14K solid yellow gold. The inside of the rear cover is stamped with the maker's symbol, "K14" and "1883".
The inside of the polished 14K gold cuvee is stamped "14K " with matching serial number "1883". All serial numbers match, proving the watch to be all original. The pristine gilt 3/4 plate movement is a signed Elgin grade 94* 11 jewel safety pinion type in fine running condition. This luxurious Victorian 14K yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch is one for the ardent collector of fine antique solid gold pocket watches and stunning works of art. If you've been looking for a uniquely beautiful one-of-a-kind 134 year old Victorian Elgin 14K yellow gold large size 8s hunter cased pocket watch dated 1882 in mint condition, you just found it. My finest offering in a very special Buy It Now/Best offer listing with all serious offers welcome and free shipping in the USA!
A stunning 134 year old stem wind & lever set Elgin 14K yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch with a signed gilt grade 94* 11 jewel patent pinion movement in pristine condition! This beautiful antique timepiece is a large size 8s with a case diameter of 41mm and measuring an incredible 13mm thick! The watch weighs a hefty 63.8 grams, about half of which is 14K gold. I mention the gold content for a base value only. I would never destroy a beautiful antique gold pocket watch for the gold content. It is my hope that this watch ends up in the hands of an ardent collector for many years of enjoyment and appreciation! This gorgeous antique Elgin remains in mint condition with no dings, dents, scratches or repairs. It appears in just made like new conditon! The only distraction being a tiny superfine surface hairline at the small sunk seconds sweep at bottom of the pristine signed porcelain dial as seen in the photographs. The beautifully engraved 14K gold front cover pops open to exactly 90 degrees when the stem is depressed. All other 14K solid gold covers also open to exactly 90 degrees and all covers snap tightly shut. All original hinges excellent. The wind is silky smooth and it keeps excellent time. Note the incredible hand chased decorations that completely cover this superb example over all surfaces! It appears to have been engraved to resemble a thick rich honeycomb with the extra-thick comb-like engraved case edge. Each cover features a different meticulously hand engraved scene. On the front cover an adorable scene of a boy with his Irish Setter dog complete with grass, pasture fence, trees and a leaf & floral border. The rear cover features a lifelike large cone-type beehive on a table complete with flying bees, a pasture fence, large pine trees and leaf & floral border. Incredibly warm and beautiful and a true keepsake! Please examine the many photos for a close look. The fine signed "ELGIN" porcelain dial is snow white with original blue steel spade hands and black Roman numerals and a small seconds sweep marked out in 10 second intervals. All three covers and case are crafted of heavy thick 14K solid yellow gold. The inside of the rear cover is stamped with the maker's symbol, "K14" and "1883".
The inside of the polished 14K gold cuvee is stamped "14K " with matching serial number "1883". All serial numbers match, proving the watch to be all original. The pristine gilt 3/4 plate movement is a signed Elgin grade 94* 11 jewel safety pinion type in fine running condition. This luxurious Victorian 14K yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch is one for the ardent collector of fine antique solid gold pocket watches and stunning works of art. If you've been looking for a uniquely beautiful one-of-a-kind 134 year old Victorian Elgin 14K yellow gold large size 8s hunter cased pocket watch dated 1882 in mint condition, you just found it. My finest offering in a very special Buy It Now/Best offer listing with all serious offers welcome and free shipping in the USA!