Offered here is an antique Elgin with 18 size movement grade 88 dating to 1883. This watch is cased in a full hunter 14K gold case. There is a repair to the back cover of the case done with the gold solder.

Grade: 88

 
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1221240
Grade: 88
Model: 4
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 44,000
Variant Est. Production: 34,000 (18S-M4-11J-HHL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various