Lot Essay
A similar watch movement is illustrated on page 165 of Complete Price Guide to Watches by Cooksey Shugart and Richard E. Gilbert who indicate that only 500 of this model is known.
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ELGIN. A RARE GOLD KEYLESS MASONIC LORD ELGIN 16 SIZE OPENFACE POCKETWATCH
signed Elgin National Watch Company
the nickel plated movement jewelled to the centre with raised screwed chatons, the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, blued steel hairspring and micrometer regulation, further inscribed Lord Elgin, USA, safety barrel, adjusted to five positions, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and red Arabic five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, blued steel spade hands, plain case with two tone gold and enamel Masonic emblem to the reverse and inscribed W.W. Raleigh. W.M., Circle Lodge no. 938, 1915-1916, numbered 12718310, case dial and movement signed - 50mm. diam.
signed Elgin National Watch Company
the nickel plated movement jewelled to the centre with raised screwed chatons, the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, blued steel hairspring and micrometer regulation, further inscribed Lord Elgin, USA, safety barrel, adjusted to five positions, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and red Arabic five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, blued steel spade hands, plain case with two tone gold and enamel Masonic emblem to the reverse and inscribed W.W. Raleigh. W.M., Circle Lodge no. 938, 1915-1916, numbered 12718310, case dial and movement signed - 50mm. diam.