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    Elgin Rare 18k Gold Cased 21 Jewel Convertible, circa 1878. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Elgin Rare 18k Gold Cased 21 Jewel Convertible, circa 1878. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Elgin Rare 18k Gold Cased 21 Jewel Convertible, circa 1878. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Elgin Rare 18k Gold Cased 21 Jewel Convertible, circa 1878. ...
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    Elgin Rare 18k Gold Cased 21 Jewel Convertible, circa 1878
    Case: heavy 18k gold, 52 mm, plan double hinged back, gold dust cover, beaded edges and engraved rim
    Dial: double sunk, Roman numerals, moon hands
    Movement: No. 607280, nickel, 3/4 plate, adjusted, deep solid gold jewel settings, gold train, damaskeened
    Signed: Elgin, case by Jeannot & Shiebler, gross weight 123 grams

    Condition Report*: Type: Elgin Rare 18k Gold Cased 21 Jewel Convertible
    Dial: double sunk, Roman
    Hands; moon hands
    Metal: 18k gold
    Gram Weight: 123 grams
    Case Info: double hinged back, gold dust cover
    Case Width: 16 size, 52 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: No. 607280, nickel, 3/4 plate, adjusted, deep solid gold jewel settings, gold train, damaskeened
    Circa: 1878
    Condition: movement is very good and running, dial is very good, short hairline at center, case is very good
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    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    October, 2017
    24th Tuesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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