1894 production year Elgin Grade 117, Model 2 Pocket Watch, Sidewinder. 6 size, 7 jewel. Full Hunter Gold filled Philadelphia Victory case with floral engraving, on front and back with initials. Engraving on inside cover as well. Beautifully engraved floral case, slight ding on backside and missing bow. Enamel dial is in very good condition missing crystal and hour hand. Pocket watch is not currently running.
What you see is exactly what you will receive!! Shows heavy age appropriate wear… For parts or repair.. Please make reasonable offers! Please see my other listings and follow my store for more interesting collectibles! Please expect age appropriate wear on previously owned items.
Canadian Private label: Ryrie Brothers, Toronto. Estate find, as found. Watch is currently NOT RUNNING. (fully wound, balance seems to move freely, dirty) SERVICE HISTORY UNKNOWN. Technical details: Longines Swiss made, open face, 16s, manual wind. Pat, +16831 on balance cock (Raquette Brisebard patent) Retailed by Ryrie Bros. Toronto, signed on dial and movement. Serial #1213563 (ca 1900) The 42mm porcelain DIAL in nice original condition. No hairlines, but dirty. Gold filled case, some wear on body side; 52 mm wide, 64 mm tall, 15 mm thick. Acrylic crystal is a newer replacement and has scratches (would suggest a NOS glass one) Watch weighs 96 grams. PLEASE CHECK MY PHOTOS CAREFULLY. Thank you for your interest. We work very hard to describe our items at the best of our knowledge, ask any questions if you are not sure.
Please view all photos. Requires servicing or Parts – I’ve tried to wind but the time just keeps adjusting. Don’t have any knowledge with watches but there is a Problem with the crown when trying to wind or adjust time. Watch will run for a few minutes at most then stop. Crystal cracked as per 3rd photo. Engraved appears to be “LC”. Appears it could be original leather strap which one side has separated (needs restitching) as per last photograph. Residents of the United Kingdom contact me for cost to Post.
Watch Company 51mm Case Manual Wind White Dial Pocket Watch -REPAIR. I wind it but it’s not working. The gold plating has worn off so it’s down to the color brass. The inner cover is loose. Aside from that nice pocket watch. They may work but may need repair, service or cleaning for them to work properly. Ask questions and i will be happy to help. The Item in this lot is in used condition. It’s old so has some visible wear, scratches and discoloration due to age and everyday use.
49 grams no metal inside just the metal stem everything else is the case weight Gold filled 20 year Philadelphia case in relatively good condition has some wear to edges For gold recovery or for repair to have a new movement inside.
The watch is wound too tight. The case measures 54.7mm wide. The back case cover has a Stag engraved on it (see picture 2). The case shows wear and has some tarnish. The dial is marked Hampden Watch Co. There is a crack between the 5 and 6 o’clock positions (see picture 5). The inside of the front and back covers are marked Warranted 14k E. Co which makes this case a gold filled case. The inside of the movement cover is marked with a flag with a star in the center of it. The movement is marked Dueber Grand, Canton, Ohio, 17 Jewels. Please take a look at all of the pictures for condition.