Elgin Pocket Watch With Brooklyn "Wheat Sheaf" Gold Case, 1891

Item Details

An 1891 Elgin pocket watch with Brooklyn Wheat Sheaf gold case. This rare antique timepiece features a double stock case from Brooklyn Watch Case Co. with an intricate floral pattern made from a 14K yellow gold outer layer and an 8K yellow gold inner layer. The pocket watch also includes a white dial displaying Roman numeral hour markers, spade style hands and a seconds subdial at the six o’clock position.

Condition

- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- hands slightly out of alignment.
- small crack in crystal.
- bezel and case is from Brooklyn Watch Co. with a double stock layer including 14K yellow gold outer layer and 8K yellow gold inner layer.
- faint markings throughout.

Dimensions

- case to case 40.30 mm.
- the total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 33.90 dwt.

• Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.

• This item has been evaluated and verified by a Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker.

• EBTH assumes all watches unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece. For size reference, please see the case measurements of the piece listed under dimensions.

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Item #

18CIN758-500