Jan 08 2016
RICHLY ENGRAVED VICTORIAN ELGIN 14K GOLD & DIAMOND HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH 1899
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Auctiva’s FREE Scrolling Gallery will enhance your listings. RICHLY ENGRAVED VICTORIAN ELGIN 14K GOLD & SPARKLING DIAMOND HUNTER CASED POCKET WATCH DATED 1899. RICHLY ENGRAVED VICTORIAN ELGIN 14K GOLD & DIAMOND HUNTER CASED POCKET WATCH DATED 1899. About Mint/Richly Engraved Over All Surfaces/Exceptional Decorated Pink & Gold Dial with Gold Scroll Hands/Substantial 37 Grams 14K Solid Gold & Diamond Investment. Complete with it’s original tufted green velvet lined box with snap close latch. NO ONE offers watches of this calibre in no reserve auctions. I’m out to level the playing field and give all a fair chance at ownership.. This is a truly spectacular 116 year old solid gold & diamond Elgin with a signed grade 223 15 jewel safety pinion movement with screwed down gold jewel settings and gold gears! This is your chance to own an exceptional Victorian 14K solid gold Elgin pocket watch with the most amazing engraved case and covers and 2.5mm round 20 point diamond solitaire set in the rear cover. The sparkling natural diamond is bezel set with a deeply engraved star surround. This beautiful antique timepiece is a size 6s has a case diameter of 34mm. The watch weighs a substantial 37 grams, about half of which is 14K gold. I mention the gold content for a base value only. I would never destroy a beautiful antique gold pocket watch for the gold content. It is my hope that this watch ends up in the hands of an ardent collector for many years of enjoyment and appreciation! This fine antique Elgin is in about mint condition with no dings, dents, scratches or repairs. All covers open to exactly 90 degrees. The front cover pops open to 90 degrees when the stem is depressed. The bow is excellent with none of the wear or looseness commonly found. The watch is stem wind and set. The wind is silky smooth and it keeps excellent time. Note the incredible hand chased decorations that completely cover this 11mm thick pocket watch! Each cover features intricate florals, scrolls and flourishes that continues onto the case edge. Please examine the many photos for a close look. There’s an elegant monogram cartouche on the front cover that holds a very light monogram that can be easily buffed out if desired. The signed ” ELGIN ” snow white porcelain dial is pristine. Note the gorgeous pink highlights with gold decorations and gold scroll hands. With black Roman numerals and a small seconds sweep with gold hand. All three covers are 14K solid gold and snap tightly closed. The inside rear cover is stamped. 14K 87863 with the diamond bezel set at the center. The inside of the polished 14K gold cuvee has a matching stamped number ” 87863 “. All serial numbers match, proving the watch to be all original. The watch has also been professionally tested and is fully guaranteed to be solid 14K gold. The pristine damaskeened movement is a signed Elgin grade 223 15 jewel safety pinion type in fine running condition. This luxurious Victorian 14K gold pocket watch is ready to give you years of trouble-free service! If you’ve been looking for a spectacular Victorian 14K solid gold & diamond pocket watch, you just found it. An incredibly beautiful 116 year old Elgin. With it’s original box. In about mint condition! Offered in a very special. Create listings that get noticed! With Auctiva’s 1,800+ Templates. The item “RICHLY ENGRAVED VICTORIAN ELGIN 14K GOLD & DIAMOND HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH 1899″ is in sale since Saturday, January 02, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “bassettsantiques” and is located in Alfred, Maine. This item can be shipped worldwide.