This beautiful ladies size Elgin pocket watch features a 14K gold hunter case from the Courvoisier & Wilcox Manufacturing Co.

Made in USA

In 2019 you have two choices for American watches: buy into confusing marketing hype and phrases like “built in Detroit” or “designed in LA” or you can own a watch like this that was actually 100% made in USA. – Elgin, Illinois to be exact.

The Age

Based on the movement serial number, the age of this Elgin Natl. Watch Co. ladies pocket watch is estimated to be circa 1895.

Detailed Specs:

• Approximate Age: circa 1895
• Made in USA – Elgin, Illinois
• Movement Serial: 5564312
• Case Serial: 240913
• Grade: 119
• Jewels: 11
• Size: 6s (ladies)
• Case Diameter: 40mm
• Case Thickness: About 12mm
• Case Finish: 14K gold
• Total Weight: 52 grams / 1.8 ounces
• Type: Crown wind and set
• Safety pinion
• Dial: White Roman with blued steel hands
• Case Style: Hunter
• Stamped: C.W. M’F’G. CO. / 14K / U.S. ASSAY

Condition: Running condition. The crown functions as it should to wind and set the movement. The back of the case has some indentations where a previous owner used their thumb to close it. The front and back covers snap shut as they should and the spring on the front cover is snug. The dial is clean but has hairline cracks around 7:00. The crystal is excellent. This piece has not been polished or serviced by us.

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