Bidspirit auction | Elgin National Watch Co. Gold

Elgin National Watch Co. Gold Filled Hunter Case Pocket Watch Serial 13827197 - This is a hunter case pocket watch produced by the Elgin National Watch Co. with a movement serial number of 13827197, dating the production to circa 1908. The watch features a manual-wind mechanical movement with decorative damaskeening and is marked Safety Pinion. The white porcelain dial is detailed with black Arabic hour numerals, a red outer five-minute track, and a sub-seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The blued steel hands are in the spade and whip style. The gold-filled case, manufactured by the Philadelphia Watch Case Co., bears serial number 8209095 and is marked with a twenty-year guarantee stamp and crown hallmark. The case exterior is embellished with an intricately engraved scene of a swallow in flight surrounded by floral and geometric elements. Case diameter: 38mm. The watch does not run. The porcelain dial is in excellent cosmetic condition without visible hairlines, cracks, or chips. The gold-filled case exhibits light surface scratches and minor wear to the engraving highlights consistent with age. The crystal is intact and clear. The mechanical movement appears visually clean but is currently non-functional. The hinges and covers open and close securely.