14K ROSE GOLD Lady Elgin Rose Gold Art Deco wrist watch
LADY ELGIN 14K ROSE GOLD Art Deco 19 Jewel Wrist Watch
Dial : rose gold bronze tone with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands beneath signature :
"LADY ELGIN"
Movement signed :
"ELGIN 619 U.S.A./ C 461192 / 19 jewels"
Original rose gold case, with straight sides and stepped 'waterfall' terminals, 1" long x 5/8" including the unmarked crown.
Case signed on back : "14K Gold / S&W"
Case signed inside : case # "080579 / SCHWAB & WUISCHPARD / 14K GOLD / CASED & TIMED BY ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO"
Adjustable clasp on the black cord bracelet is signed :
"KREISLER .025 GOLD CONTENT"
Movement serviced and guaranteed by watchmaker John Yedlowski, with his one year warranty # 20165b
# wlz 18034 ..........................................................................................................................SOLD
Elgin, founded 1864 in Illinois, was one of the first American watch companies to sell wristwatches, and has always been known for quality reliable movements.
The Lord Elgin and Lady Elgin designs were famous over 30 years for high quality and high fashion, until the factory closed in the early 1960's
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