#41 • Elgin, pendant watch, 10K drum style HC w/attractive detail

Part of 260716 - "Horological Heat Wave" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - July 9 - July 16 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $850.00

Status: Sold

LPW - Elgin, 13J, 6S, approximately 10K gold drum style original BWCCo HC with wheat hallmark indicating "double-stock" composition (14K gold exterior over 8K gold interior, usually net case content is in the approximate range of 10K gold) original drum style HC with attractive engraving details two birds in flight with a tunnel in the background and framed with floral details, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#2442269. Gross weight of assembled watch 35.2 dwt (54.7 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright surfaces with few small light surface spots, some scattered short micro-fine scratches, few tiny spots of oxide to steelwork; dial with faint hl at 7:30 and below center-hole; excellent hour and seconds-hands, fine-plus minute hand with ample oxide to spade and tip; case with evident solder repair to rear lip, case shows very light wear, case front opens very slightly shy of 90 degrees, excellent engraving detail, small area of loss to front cover road detail, rings of cloudy debris to cover edges and pendant; tight bow with cloudy debris, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,100 JH-79008