Offered here is a beautiful circa 1911 Elgin 16 size pocket watch housed in an ornate Keystone J. Boss 20-Year gold-filled case.
This is a classic early 20th-century American timepiece featuring an elaborately engraved Victorian floral case and original Elgin movement.
🔎 Movement *Maker: Elgin National Watch Company *Serial Number: 18,534,810 *Approximate Production: Circa 1911 *Size: 16s (approx. 42mm case width) *Open face configuration Movement appears complete and original.
⚠️ The watch is NOT currently running. Balance does not move. Sold as-is for restoration or parts. No service history known.
🏵 Case *Manufacturer: Keystone Watch Case Company *Marked: J. Boss – Guaranteed 20 Years *Gold-filled (not solid gold) *Ornate floral repousse engraving *Strong decorative detail *Hinges intact and functional *Some brassing and age wear consistent with over 100 years of use
This is a very attractive and desirable antique case style.
🕰 Dial & Hands *Porcelain dial *Multiple hairline cracks present *Visible spotting/staining *Original blue steel hands *Sub-seconds dial intact *Dial flaws are clearly shown in photos and reflected in pricing.
📏 Measurements *Approx. 42mm wide *Approx. 52mm tall including bow
📦 Condition Summary • Not running • Winds but does not operate • Sold as restoration project • No known missing internal parts • Antique condition with expected age wear
Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.
💡 Collector Notes This is a solid early 1900s Elgin in a correct period Keystone case.
Ideal for: *Restoration *Donor movement *Case repurposing *Antique collection display
⚖️ Terms Sold as-is due to age and non-running condition. No guarantees of functionality.