Elgin Hunter-case Pocket Watch, G.W. Wheeler
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1889
This Elgin hunter-case pocket watch represents the G.W. Wheeler model, dated by the source to circa 1889. The front cover opens to reveal a fancy white dial with Arabic numerals, pierced gold hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock.
The stem-wind, lever-set movement contains 13 to 15 jewels and bears serial number 3471851. The 54.5 mm case, numbered 1720567, is reported by the auction house to be fully engraved with a village scene on both sides. Although originally catalogued as 14kt gold, a saleroom notice clarified that the case is gold filled.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hunter-case pocket watch
- Model
- G.W. Wheeler
- Diameter
- 54.5 mm
- Total Weight
- 139 grams
- Case Serial Number
- 1720567
- Maker / attribution
- Elgin
- Movement Serial Number
- 3471851
- Case Material Correction
- Gold filled
Design
- Visible features
- • Open hunter case displaying front white dial, ribbed winding crown, and circular bow at 3 o'clock • Dial features stylised Arabic numerals and pierced decorative gilt hands • Sunken sub-seconds dial positioned above the 6 o'clock position • Extensive ornamental engraving visible on the outer rim and the open front cover
- Dial and Visual Appearance
- The pocket watch is fitted with an open hunter case showing a white dial arranged with stylized Arabic numerals. The dial features pierced gold hands and an inset, sunken subsidiary seconds register positioned directly above 6 o'clock. External fittings observable on the case include a ribbed winding crown and a circular bow placed at the 3 o'clock position. The open front cover and outer rim display extensive ornamental decorative engraving.
- Reported Movement and Dating
- The movement is not visible in the provided photograph, leaving internal construction unverified by direct observation. According to the source entry, the watch contains a stem-wind, lever-set movement bearing serial number 3471851. The cataloguing reports a jewel count of 13 to 15 jewels for this Elgin 'G.W. Wheeler' model and provides an approximate dating of circa 1889.
- Case Construction and Material Amendment
- The watch case measures 54.5 mm across and has a recorded total weight of 139 grams, bearing the case number 1720567. The auction cataloguer notes that the exterior is fully engraved with a village scene across both sides. While originally titled and catalogued as 14kt gold, an explicit saleroom notice amended this description, clarifying that the case metal is actually gold filled rather than solid gold.
Identification
- Serial number
- 3471851
- 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: Movement and reverse exterior of the case are not visible in the provided photograph
- Research required: Original listing title states 14kt gold, but a saleroom notice explicitly clarifies it is gold filled