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Pocket Watches ; Jewelry & Jewelry Grade Gemstones
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 06:00PM EST - Sun, Nov 23, 2025 05:30PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 969
Elgin National Watch Company Pocket Watch – Serial No. 21033247 – Gilded Hunter Case with Ornate Dial
Estimate: $10 - $1,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $1 |
| $10 | $2 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $500 | $25 |
| $1,000 | $50 |
| $5,000 | $100 |
| $10,000 | $250 |
| $25,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 |
| $250,000 | $5,000 |
| $500,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $20,000 |
| $5,000,000 | $50,000 |
Elgin pocket watch – 14K gold-filled hunter case – ornate enamel dial – early 20th century craftsmanship.
Description:
An elegant early 20th-century pocket watch by the Elgin National Watch Company, serial number 21033247, embodying the refined American artistry that defined the brand’s celebrated mechanical timepieces.
The white enamel dial features black Arabic numerals with ornate gold filigree detailing and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Delicate gilt beadwork outlines the chapter ring, while the gold-toned Louis XV–style hands add an opulent touch. The dial remains in excellent condition with minimal aging, exemplifying the fine decorative work of the early 1900s Elgin design.
Inside, the nickel-finished movement, serial 21033247, is marked “Elgin Nat’l Watch Co., U.S.A.” and displays classic damaskeened decoration, safety pinion, and 17-jewel lever escapement construction. The movement is bright and clean, showing evidence of quality maintenance.
The gold-filled hunter-style case is richly engraved with scrollwork and floral motifs, retaining its warm gilded hue and fine detail. The case interior bears serial 6085555 and manufacturer markings consistent with Elgin’s early 20th-century casing partners. Hinges and latch close securely, and the watch retains its original crown and bow.
The watch winds and sets smoothly at cataloging; running condition untested and sold as-is.
Value and Sale Information:
This Elgin National Watch Company hunter-case pocket watch combines decorative artistry and precision engineering—a hallmark of early 20th-century American horology. The ornate dial and engraved gold case elevate it beyond standard production pieces, making it particularly attractive to collectors of period Elgin designs.
Comparable Elgin 17-jewel hunter-case watches from the 1915–1920 era typically realize between $600 and $850 depending on condition and case quality.
This finely preserved and decorative example is valued around $775.
Offered for sale as-is, this Elgin National Watch Company pocket watch exemplifies the perfect union of elegance, reliability, and craftsmanship that made Elgin a household name in fine American timepieces.
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Condition
The watch winds and sets smoothly at cataloging; running condition untested and sold as-is.
Offered for sale as-is, this Elgin National Watch Company pocket watch exemplifies the perfect union of elegance, reliability, and craftsmanship that made Elgin a household name in fine American timepieces.
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Details:
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Maker: Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin, Illinois, U.S.A.
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Serial Number (movement): 21,033,247
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Jewels: 17
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Movement: Manual wind, damaskeened nickel finish, safety pinion, lever escapement
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Dial: White enamel with black Arabic numerals, gold beadwork, and sub-seconds dial
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Hands: Gilded Louis XV style
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Case: Gold-filled hunter-style case, engraved floral scrollwork
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Case Serial: 6,085,555
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Era: Circa 1918–1920
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Condition: Excellent antique condition; light case wear from age; bright movement; dial near mint; winds and sets properly; untested for timekeeping.
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