#113 • Elgin, Convertible, 16S, very heavy 14K, w/fancy dial

Part of 260205 - "Every Second Counts" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - January 29 - February 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $7,100.00

Status: Sold

APW - Elgin, Convertible model, 15J, 16S, very heavy 14K gold or greater (tested, exhibiting slow fade of 18K solution on stone, no fade of 14K solution) box hinge drum style original OF case with hunting style glazed front, inner bezel with no provision for bezel, beautiful engraving detail to rear including floral elements and a dog and deer, bow with only a single chain guard remaining, gold cuvette with presentation engraving, fancy white enamel SS dial with telephone style Arabic hour numerals in radial orientation against blue color within gold foil frames, gold foil and red glass decorative elements around center, multicolor floral detail outside minute chapter with gold foil and silver foil elements, fancy gilt Louis XV style hands, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#1374048. Gross weight of assembled watch 89.0 dwt (138.4 g). A very attractive watch with substantial in-hand presence. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, toning of plates, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches and small surface spots, barrel bridge with evident past light polishing; dial with hls originating above seconds-register and extending upward; excellent hands; case shows little wear, ding to upper-left perimeter of rear, good engraving detail, cuvette with play at hinge and opened cuvette falls closed freely with gravity; tight bow missing one chain guard, crown shows light wear; thick glass crystal with few scratches and small nicks. Estimate: $5,800 - $6,800 JH-76970