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Elgin 15-Jewel Open-Face Pocket Watch c.1911

This auction ended on June 29, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $500

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: $175

Description

Elgin National Watch Company open-face pocket watch featuring a 15-jewel manual wind stem-set movement. The movement is finished with decorative damaskeening and is signed Elgin Natl Watch Co. U.S.A. with serial number 15629149. The watch is housed in a nickel-silver alloy case marketed under the trade name Silverode. The interior case back is stamped with the marks of the Philadelphia Watch Case Co. including a crown logo, the word Silverode, and serial number 300804. Several hand-scratched service marks are present, including E2483 and L291. The white porcelain enamel dial features stylized black Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position, and is signed ELGIN. The timepiece is fitted with blued steel hands. Case size: Approximately 12 size.