Elgin National Watch Co. G.M. Wheeler 14K Gold Hunter-Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1906
This is an Elgin National Watch Co. hunter-case pocket watch catalogued to circa 1906. According to the auction description, the movement is a G.M. Wheeler model 2, grade 346, size 12 with 17 jewels and movement serial number 12354255.
The watch features an engraved 14-karat gold hunting case decorated with foliate and floral motifs surrounding a central cartouche. The auctioneer reported a total weight of 71.9 grams, noted a cracked crystal and loose hand, and included an accompanying glass display dome with wood base.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hunter-case pocket watch
- Maker
- Elgin National Watch Co.
- Model Name
- G.M. Wheeler
- Total Weight
- 71.9 grams
- Case Material
- 14K gold
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Elgin National Watch Co.
- Movement Serial Number
- 12354255
- Movement Grade and Model
- Model 2, grade 346
- Movement Size and Jewels
- Size 12, 17 jewels
Design
- Visible features
- • Closed yellow gold hunting case decorated with engraved floral buds, leaves, and scrolling foliage. • Basketweave or engine-turned pattern filling the central field behind floral stems. • Lower shield-shaped cartouche engraved with initials. • Pendant, crown, and rounded bow positioned at 12 o'clock relative to the cover engraving.
- Condition and Reported Observations
- The auction record notes two specific functional defects: a cracked crystal and a loose hand visible through the crystal. The internal condition of the dial and movement is not visible in the provided imagery. The reported total weight for the lot is 71.9 grams. The item was accompanied at the time of cataloging by a glass display dome and a wooden base, though these are not depicted in the provided visual records.
- Case Construction and Exterior Decoration
- The watch is housed in an engraved 14-karat gold hunter-case. The exterior features a decorative scheme composed of floral buds, leaves, and scrolling foliage. The central field of the cover incorporates a basketweave or engine-turned texture set behind the raised floral motifs. A shield-shaped cartouche is positioned in the lower section of the cover and bears a personalized engraving. The pendant, crown, and rounded bow are oriented at the 12 o'clock position in relation to the case decoration.
- Movement Specifications and Identification
- This timepiece is identified as an Elgin National Watch Co. production, specifically designated as a 'G.M. Wheeler' model. It is reported to be a size 12 movement, identified as grade 346, model 2, equipped with 17 jewels. The movement is assigned serial number 12354255. Attributed to circa 1906, these technical specifications are as provided by the auction catalog.
Identification
- Serial number
- 12354255
- 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: The movement, dial, and crystal are not visible in the supplied photograph of the closed case.
- Research required: Movement specifications, jewel count, serial number, and condition reports (cracked crystal, loose hand) are source-reported and cannot be verified from the image.
- Research required: The accompanying glass display dome and wooden base are not depicted.