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AEDElgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Case – Serial No. 6081648 – Circa 1895
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About Auction
TimedNov 8, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
$1.00 Starting Bids NO RESERVES! Opens Nov 8, staggered lot closing Nov 23. An exclusive auction of men’s vintage pocket watches, fine jewelry, and jewelry-grade gemstones. Featuring gold and silver timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and more, plus 14K–18K gold rings, chains, and collectible opals, emeralds, and quartz from around the world. No reserves — all bids start at just $1! Opens Nov 8, closes Nov 23 @ 430pm CST. Best Estate Services hello@bestestateservices.com
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- Lot Description
Watch is in working, running condition but is untested for timekeeping, offered as-is.
Elgin National Watch Co. pocket watch – 14K gold-filled case – 15-jewel movement – late 19th-century American timepiece.
Description:
A fine example of late 19th-century American horology, this pocket watch by the Elgin National Watch Company demonstrates the refined craftsmanship and enduring mechanical quality that made Elgin one of the premier watchmakers of its era. Produced circa 1895, this timepiece blends elegant design with reliable performance.
The white enamel dial, signed “Elgin”, features black Roman numerals, a sub-seconds register at 6 o’clock, and slender blued-steel spade hands. The dial remains in good antique condition with faint age wear and retains strong legibility.
The nickel-finished 15-jewel movement is finely damaskeened and engraved:
“Elgin Nat’l Watch Co., U.S.A., Safety Pinion.”
Bearing the serial number 6,081,648, this movement corresponds to Elgin’s Grade 96, a quality mid-tier model favored for its balance of precision and durability. It features a lever escapement, bimetallic balance wheel, and micrometer regulator, all housed within a polished case that was built to endure daily use over a century ago.
The 14K gold-filled case, marked by W.M. Fogg Co., U.S.A., bears interior inscriptions reading:
“W.M. Fogg Co. 14K U.S.A. – 1076143.”
The back is beautifully engraved with a starburst and leaf pattern, accented by a small inset stone at the center—likely a glass or seed-pearl accent. The hinged lids open smoothly, showing bright interiors and crisp stamping.
This example winds and sets properly; its running condition is untested and it is offered as-is.
Value and Sale Information:
Elgin’s Grade 96 pocket watches were among the most popular and dependable models of the late 19th century. Their 15-jewel movements offered higher-grade performance than base models, while the ornate gold-filled cases—especially those by W.M. Fogg—provided elegant presentation at a fraction of the cost of solid gold.
Comparable examples in similar condition generally range between $550 and $800, depending on cosmetic preservation and functionality.
This particularly well-kept example with a detailed engraved case and clean dial is valued around $675.Offered for sale as-is, this Elgin 15-jewel pocket watch is a distinguished representation of American horological artistry circa 1895, balancing elegance, precision, and historical appeal.
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Watch is in working, running condition but is untested for timekeeping, offered as-is.
Offered for sale as-is, this Elgin 15-jewel pocket watch is a distinguished representation of American horological artistry circa 1895, balancing elegance, precision, and historical appeal.
- Provenance
Details:
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Maker: Elgin National Watch Co., U.S.A.
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Serial Number: 6,081,648
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Jewels: 15
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Movement: Nickel damaskeened finish, safety pinion, lever escapement, micrometer regulator
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Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and sub-seconds register
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Hands: Blued steel spade style
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Case: 14K gold-filled, marked “W.M. Fogg Co., U.S.A.”
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Case Serial: 1,076,143
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Case Design: Starburst and floral engraving with small central accent
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Era: Circa 1895
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Condition: Excellent antique condition; crisp engraving; clean dial with light age marks; hinges tight; winds and sets properly; untested for timekeeping.
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