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This 1885 Elgin Railroad 18s pocket watch has an intricately engraved full hunters 8K yellow gold case which is marked for the Brooklyn Watch Case Company.
Many of these cases are also marked with an enclosed "18," in a "gumdrop" shape, suggesting the case is 18K. However, when tested by experts, the results indicate 8K.
The watch weighs 117 grams total. The case alone has been suggested by experts to be approximately 25-30 grams of 8K gold. That is only an estimate.
The Elgin specifications for their watches with this movement are below. Note that not all of these specifications pertain to this watch.
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1589428
Grade: 88
Model: 4
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8
Total Production: 44,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction Settings
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl. Watch Co., Elgin, Ill., Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
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1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Overall condition of the case is very good to very fine. The watch runs intermittently. We always suggest you have your newly acquired vintage watch professionally serviced, adjusted and cleaned.
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The watch will be sent by Priority Mail with the signature of the adult recipient required; ID may be required.
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