Elgin National Watch Co., United States. One Elgin pocket watch with 14k yellow gold hunter case engraved with swirling border and checkered field. The front case with empty cartouche, back case with a bunch of grapes. White dial marked Elgin with Roman numerals and sub-seconds dial in the 6 o'clock position. Serial number 2169051. Front inside case unmarked, back case inside marked with "L&S Warranted 14k US Assay 30307," inner case inside marked "30307." Diameter: 39.80 mm. Gross weight: 55.8 grams.

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