{"product_id":"antique-1908-elgin-pocket-watch-14k-gold-u-s-assay-hunting-case-original-presentation-box","title":"Antique 1908 Elgin Pocket Watch – 14K Gold U.S. Assay Hunting Case – Original Presentation Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntique Elgin Pocket Watch in Solid 14K Gold U.S. Assay Hunting Case with Original Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn exceptional antique American pocket watch manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Company circa 1908 and housed in an ornate Brooklyn Watch Case Company hunting case marked \"Warranted 14K U.S. Assay.\" Crystal face is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis elegant timepiece features a beautifully engraved floral and scrollwork case with a monogrammed \"B\" centerpiece, reflecting the craftsmanship and artistry of the Edwardian era. The watch is accompanied by its original fitted presentation box, a rare surviving accessory that enhances both collectibility and display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe movement is signed ELGIN U.S.A. and bears serial number 16,495,341, dating manufacture to approximately 1908. The movement retains its original damaskeened finish and presents exceptionally well for a watch over 115 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe white porcelain dial features bold black Arabic numerals, original blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position. The dial displays beautifully and maintains excellent period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe case is marked \"Warranted 14K U.S. Assay\" and \"B.W.C.Co.\" (Brooklyn Watch Case Company), one of the premier American watch case manufacturers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The rich gold tone, crisp engraving, and excellent preservation make this a standout example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether acquired as an investment-grade collectible, display piece, heirloom, or addition to a serious pocket watch collection, this Elgin represents a beautiful example of early twentieth-century American watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eManufacturer: Elgin National Watch Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMovement Serial Number: 16,495,341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1908\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCase Manufacturer: Brooklyn Watch Case Company (B.W.C.Co.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCase Marking: Warranted 14K U.S. Assay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStyle: Full Hunting Case Pocket Watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDial: White Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHands: Original Blued Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSubdial: Small Seconds at 6 O'clock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeight: Approximately 28 Grams Total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHeight: Approximately 1¾ Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWidth: Approximately 1½ Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOriginal Presentation Box Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery good antique condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe engraved case remains exceptionally attractive with sharp detail and strong gold color. The porcelain dial displays well with minor age-related wear consistent with antique pocket watches. Original blued hands remain present. Crystal face is missing. Movement appears clean and complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe watch has not been professionally serviced or timed for accuracy and is being sold as an antique collectible. As with all antique mechanical watches, routine servicing may be desired prior to regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and condition report. Crystal face is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFounded in 1864, the Elgin National Watch Company became America's largest watch manufacturer and produced some of the finest pocket watches of the era. Brooklyn Watch Case Company supplied premium cases to many leading American watchmakers and is recognized today for its quality, craftsmanship, and elegant engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis watch represents a wonderful example of American horological history from the height of the pocket watch era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Circa 1908 Elgin movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Serial Number 16,495,341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Brooklyn Watch Case Company case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Marked Warranted 14K U.S. Assay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Beautiful floral engraved hunting case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Original blued steel hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Porcelain dial with subsidiary seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Original fitted presentation box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent display and collection piece\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anna Rimon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49610492805362,"sku":null,"price":4990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4791\/5506\/files\/IMG_20260601_113642552_MP_2.jpg?v=1780426224","url":"https:\/\/anna-rimon.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-1908-elgin-pocket-watch-14k-gold-u-s-assay-hunting-case-original-presentation-box","provider":"Anna Rimon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}