Elgin Sterling & “Multi” Gold 16-S Hunting Case circa 1905
A fine and attractive sterling silver man’s Elgin large 16-S (52mm) hunting case pocket watch with multi color gold overlay circa 1905. Featuring a beautifully decorated floral case featuring a song bird motif and never engraved plaque. Powered by stem wind and stem set 17 jewel 3 bridge movement with gold set jewels, swan neck regulator, and beautifully damaskeened nickled plates. With white enamel dial with fine Roman figures and elegant moon style blued steel hands.
The case, dial, and movement are all in excellent condition. The case lid opens and closes securely by depressing the crown and is not over extended, opening to only 90 degrees. The case hinges are in fine condition and there are no dents or dings to the rim or the front and back cover. Truly a very fine and impressive condition vintage pocket watch for that special milestone birthday, anniversary, or graduation.
Your purchase includes a period heavy curb link chain with oversized jump ring for securing to a belt loop. The weight and scale of the chain are a perfect match for the watch.
Recently serviced and offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation.
See examples of our contemporary pocket watch stands available separately to allow you to enjoy your antique pocket watch on a night stand or mantle.
Maker : Elgin
Model Name/Type : Hunting Case
Case Metal : sterling silver and multi colored gold
Case mm : 52mm
Man's / Lady's : Men
Crown-Pushers : original onion crown
Circa : 1905
Movement Jewels : 17 jewel manual wind
Dial & Hands : Enamel dial
Movement Serial : 12.4 million
Country of Origin : USA
Box / Papers : No
Condition : Excellent
