#100 • Elgin, 10S, heavy 14-18K HC w/beautiful detail

Part of 260528 - "Spring Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - May 7-28 (live auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $3,200.00

Status: Sold

LPW - Elgin, Lady Elgin, 11J, 10S, heavy 14-18K gold (tested, lids holding test of 18K solution on stone, band with fade of 18K solution on stone and no fade of 14K solution) original HC with somewhat inaccurate 18K marking, exquisite engraving detail including flowers to rear, case marked for retailer Hebrank & Bro. of Wheeling, W.Va., gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), gilt mvt, s#160117. Gross weight of assembled watch 48.5 dwt (75.5 g); gross weight of 14-18K gold hunting case without movement, crystal and push assembly 26.6 dwt (41.4 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, small dark spot to train bridge, few scratches and fine scratches; dial nearly flawless in visible portion; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, dent to band at 1, superb crisp engraving detail, case front lift spring allowing lid to tilt back halfway toward closed with gravity, cuvette with profuse fine to micro-fine scratches from past key slips; tight bow, push shows very little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $3,200 - $3,600 JH-78477