Elgin Pocket Watch

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Posted by steve moody

15 years ago

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Description

this watch has 2 attached covers that pop open and flip away from the watch on the front and the back. it does work. seems to be in good condition. there is a family crest type engraving on the front cover and a flower engraving on the back cover. i would like to know a little bit more about it and how much it is worth, also about how old it is.

Category Watches and Timepieces

Medium brass/copper?

Distinguishing marks crest on front cover, flower on bac cover

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item size of 50 cent piece or silver dollar

Date Period 75+

Weight ?

History this was my great great grandmothers watch, given to my mother, now been given to me.

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Price Paid (If known) inherited

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