Elgin National Watch.  A Fine And Rare Multi-Colored 14k Gold Hunter Case Keyless Lever Pocket Watch With Unusual Texas Enamel Dial
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Elgin National Watch. A Fine And Rare Multi-Colored 14k Gold Hunter Case Keyless Lever Pocket Watch With Unusual Texas Enamel Dial

SIGNED ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO., U.S.A., MOVEMENT NO. 16'511'264, CASE NO. 027'945, CIRCA 1911

Closed16 December 2011

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Elgin National Watch. A Fine And Rare Multi-Colored 14k Gold Hunter Case Keyless Lever Pocket Watch With Unusual Texas Enamel Dial
Signed Elgin National Watch Co., U.S.A., Movement No. 16'511'264, Case No. 027'945, Circa 1911
Size 10 three-quarter plate nickel-finished lever movement, 15 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, gold cuvette, white enamel dial with the map of Texas including 16 state cities and towns, Arabic numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds dial, circular Roy case with hinged back engraved with a stag set in a multicolor foliate motif, surrounded by scroll device, the front cover with monogrammed medallion to the center set in a multicolor foliate motif, surrounded by scroll device, engraved band, case, dial and movement signed
46mm diam.

Specialist note

The combination of the unusual enamel dial with the state of Texas and multi-colored gold stag motif to the case back present a fascinating look at American horology.