Elgin Father Time 18s 21 Jewel Grade 252 Pocket Watch Gold Filled Hinged Case
Elgin National Watch Co. Father Time, 18s, grade 252, model 7, 21 jewel pocket watch in very good working condition. Serial number 9557524 dates this pocket watch to 1902. Watch case is hallmarked C. Crescent Watch Case Co. The hinged watch case has beautiful beaded detail around the bezel and back cover, it does show signs of wear. This pocket watch winds, sets and runs with no issues it keeps accurate time. This is a very heavily made Elgin model 21 jewel railroad grade movement. The production numbers are relatively low for this grade the database indicates 19,000 total production. Please review all pictures to judge the condition of this Father Time pocket watch for yourself. It may require cleaning oiling and adjusting to maintain it as an accurate time piece. It is not perfect it does show signs of normal patina for a pocket watch that is 116 years old. Quality pocket watches timed the railroads that built America and people of the turn of the century relied on a pocket watch for everyday life. I wi ll gladly answer any questions you might have about this item. Thank you for your interest in this listing! The item “ELGIN FATHER TIME 18S 21 JEWEL GRADE 252 POCKET WATCH GOLD FILLED HINGED CASE” is in sale since Saturday, November 17, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “la81la81″ and is located in Lansing, Michigan. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, South africa, New Zealand, Egypt, Reunion.
- Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
- Model: Grade 252 Model 7
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Style: Railroad
- Escapement Type: Lever
- Pocket Watch Size: 18
- Material: Gold Plated
- Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
- Metal: Gold Filled
- Year of Manufacture: 1900-1909
- Closure: Hinged covers
- Brand: Elgin National Watch Co.
- Serial Number: 9557524