Elgin Grade 247 Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This Elgin pocket watch, identified by the source as Grade 247, is housed in a hunter case with a 14-karat gold-filled finish. Designed in the American size 16 format, the watch measures 50 mm in diameter.
The exterior of the hunter case features decorative engravings, serrated edges, and a shield-shaped cartouche intended for the engraving of owner initials. Beneath the hinged cover lies a white dial, featuring black Roman numerals, dark spade-style hands, and a separate sub-seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock. The internal mechanical movement is described as a 15-jewel Grade 247 calibre, finished in polished nickel.
The timekeeping and winding functions are managed via the pendant. According to the provided description, the watch is in excellent condition and has recently undergone technical service. It is accompanied by a velvet storage pouch for preservation.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Size
- Size 16
- Type
- Hunter case pocket watch
- Maker
- Elgin
- Jewels
- 15 Jewels
- Diameter
- 50 mm
- Case Material
- 14K Gold Filled
- Movement Grade
- Grade 247
- Place recorded
- United States
- Movement Finish
- Nickel
- Winding Mechanism
- Pendant set and wind
- Maker / attribution
- Elgin
Design
- Visible features
- • Decorative engraving on the outer hunter case • Sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Roman numeral dial indices • Pendant-set winding system
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a hunter case design with a hinged cover that protects the dial. The exterior surface is adorned with floral engravings and decorative serrated edges. A shield-shaped cartouche is provided on the front cover to allow for the placement of personal initials. The case is constructed from 14-karat gold-filled material. The dial is white and features black Roman numerals to indicate the hours. It includes dark spade-style hands for time indication. A dedicated sub-seconds dial is integrated into the main dial at the 6 o'clock position.
- Movement and Technical Features
- The movement is a mechanical Grade 247 calibre produced by Elgin, containing 15 jewels. The internal components are finished in polished nickel. The movement is noted for its industrial construction quality, which was intended to provide durability and standardized, replaceable components.
- Reported Condition and Documentation
- The seller reports the physical condition of the watch to be in a 'near mint' state. The catalogue record notes that the item includes a velvet pouch for storage. All technical information provided originates from the seller's documentation and has not been independently verified as original manufacturer certification. No specific serial number is provided in the documentation to identify the exact date of manufacture, though the source attributes the object to the turn of the 20th century.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Provenance and specific serial number are not documented in the source
- Research required: The assertion of 'Near Mint' condition is based solely on the seller's report