#156 • Elgin, Grade 156, 21J, 16S w/fancy dial

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 2:17 PM EST

APW - Elgin, Grade 156, 21J, 16S, gold-filled HC recase with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, front with initialed shield, cuvette with name and date, fancy white and pink enamel SS dial, Arabic numerals against light pink backgrounds bordered within gold foil surrounds, foil decorations in yellow and white gold, multicolor floral detail to outer chapter, gold and red foil detail around center, blued Breguet moon hands, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, decorative gold disk around balance jewel setting, ornate nickel damascene, s#6995780. Per statistical analysis by Pocket Watch Database of known examples it is believed that total production of the Grade 156 was actually approximately 3200 made with approximately 800 of the reserved serial numbers not completed. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking slightly sluggishly when turned in different positions, overhaul recommended, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, some scattered short fine to micro-fine scratches, scattered small to tiny spots of oxide to steelwork; excellent-plus dial in visible portion with short hl emanating from center hole to top of seconds-register, some fine to micro-fine scratches within seconds-register; nearly mint hour and minute hands, excellent seconds; case shows light wear, no dents, some marring to cuvette from past slipped openings, engine turning and engraving detail with some reduction, small spots of wear to brass to high points of raised beads to cover perimeter; tight bow, crown shows light to medium wear; plastic crystal with short crack at center and some scattered micro-fine scratches elsewhere. Estimate: $350 - $500 JH-80877