Elgin Massive 18k Gold 2nd Model Convertible, Grade 86, circa 1885. ...

Description

Elgin Massive 18k Gold 2nd Model Convertible, Grade 86, circa 1885
Case: 18k yellow gold, stepped bezel that flips open from the crown, plain back with center circle, gold cuvette, reeded edge, 52.5 mm, 16 size
Dial: enamel, black Arabic hour numerals, red five minutes, blued steel moon hands
Movement: No. 1646180, nickel, three finger bridge, 15 jewels, adjusted, Hunter & Moseley micrometric regulator on the main plate
Signed: Elgin, case marked "Warranted 18k U.S. Assay C.W.MFG. CO., gross weight is 139.7 grams


Condition Report*:

Type: Elgin Massive 18k Gold 2nd Model Convertible, Grade 86
Dial: enamel, Arabic
Hands; moon
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 139.7
Case Info: four body, gold cuvette, stepped bezel
Case Width: 16 size, 52.5 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 1646180, nickel, three finger bridge, 15 jewels, adjusted, Hunter & Moseley micrometric regulator on the main plate
Circa: 1885
Condition: dial is very good, movement very good and running, a little sluggish, cleaning is recommended, case is very choice and heavy in gold


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