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    Posted 7 years ago

    Tanni
    (47 items)

    I've had this pocket watch for awhile now. I knew it had to have belong to someone in my family once upon a time. But never really looked into it or anything.
    Today I was messing around with it and I noticed that the back looked like it opened as well. And it did ! When It opened I saw my Great great grandmother's maiden name engraved into It. She lived from Dec, 1889 - Feb, 1919.

    Needless to say (but I will anyways)... Let the research begin.

    It was produced by Elgin National Watch Company which operated in Illinois from 1864 - 1967. The watch case is a Gold filled (approx 10K or 14K) Hunter case. It has some light scratching yet is in very good condition for being 108 year's old. It still latches very tight. All the pendant settings function well. It still keeps time (I'm testing how well now). The innards are super clean (wish I could have added more pictures). I'm no watch expert however I think this is a great find and a great piece of our family history that I can pass along to my children.

    Produced from - 1906 - 1916.
    Dated: 1909
    Size: OS
    Jewels: 15 jewels
    Grade: 354
    Model: 2
    Class: 116
    Plate: 3/4 Plate
    Train: Quick
    SN# 13740858
    Movement Settings: Pendant wind and set.
    Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
    Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
    Movement Finish: Nickel

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    Comments

    1. racer4four racer4four, 7 years ago
      It's a beautiful watch, and fantastic you found your owner.
    2. Tanni Tanni, 7 years ago
      Thanks racer4four ! I was pretty excited about it :)

      Thanks for the love's
      Officialfule
      Pw- collector
      TassieDevil
      Kyratango and
      racer4four
    3. Trey Trey, 6 years ago
      Beautiful watch :)
    4. roddyq roddyq, 6 years ago
      Great piece of your family history!

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