Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Enameled Hunter Pocket Watch Dexter Street

Pre-Owned Elgin National Watch Company 10 Size solid 14 karat yellow gold hunters cased pocket watch circa 1872.. A lovely finely engraved and enameled example of early American watchmaking at it’s finest. Both the front and rear covers have a complex floral design centering a compote full of fruit. Free of monogram or personalization this watch was obviously cherished and used little. The seven jewel Dexter Street movement within is key wound and key set from the rear with holes machined in the inner cover or couvette to allow winding and setting through the cover. Porcelain dial and matched blued hands are is marvelous condition. 73 grams overall weight .. 44 mm overall width.