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17 jewel movement; gold-filled open face pocket watch, silver tone dial marked with Arabic numerals, sub dial at 3, movement number 5852908. Case width 44mm, 48mm. Condition: Running, wear on case. We are committed to enhancing our customer’s lives by discovering creating, and pointing out only the best art we can find in the world today. We Are Taste-Makers, Art Advisers & Consultants.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_National_Watch_Company

The Elgin National Watch Company, most commonly known as just the Elgin Watch company was a major US watch maker. The company sold watches under the names, Elgin, Lord Elgin, and Lady Elgin. The growing young city of Elgin, Illinois, some 30 miles to the northwest of Chicago, was chosen as the factory site. Initially, as part of the deal, the city was asked to donate 35 acres (142,000 m²) of land for construction of the factory. A derelict farm was selected for this, however the owners refused to sell the property unless the city purchased their entire 71 acres for $3,550 (roughly $50,000 in 2010). Four Elgin businessmen agreed to purchase the property and then donated the required 35 acres to the new watch company. The company was re-organized in April 1865 and the factory was completed in 1866. The first movement, delivered in 1867, was named the B.W. Raymond in honor of Benjamin W. Raymond. The watch was an 18 size, full plate design. In 1874, the company officially changed its name to the Elgin National Watch Company, as the Elgin name had come into common usage for their watches.