Description:
Elgin 16S 19J lever set (LS) adj. 5p B.W. Raymond grade 455 pocket watch #22792334, beautiful nickel split plate movement with screw-down gold jewel settings (GJS), gold center wheel and an elaborate concentric circle damascene pattern, double sunk (DS) porcelain enamel dial with fancy Arabic-style numbers, red 5 minute markers and a subsidiary seconds register has a few very small nicks around the edge but no hairlines, bold blue steel spade & whip style hands, second hand does have some spots of discoloration to the bluing, Elgin Giant green gold filled (GGF) screw back & bezel (SB&B) case with a smooth polish back cover with fancy monogram, possibly "OEO", deep floral and geometric patterns engraved on the bezels, frame and heavy pendant, fancy bow and glass crystal, case is showing normal even wear overall with some brass starting to show on the bezels, bow and crown, measures approx. 49mm in diameter x 61mm in length x 11mm thick (crystal included). An impressive, high quality triple signed railroad grade watch from the 1920s in excellent condition!
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