Bidspirit auction | An Elgin Open Face Pocket

An Elgin Open Face Pocket Watch with T-bar Chain - An open-face pocket watch featuring a two-tone dial with a textured centre and an engraved bird motif. The dial displays black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position, and is printed with the name ELGIN in a rectangular cartouche. The case is constructed from metal with a gold-toned finish, featuring an engine-turned reverse engraved with the initials B. J. O. and an intricately decorated bezel. The interior of the case back bears a struck emblem with the name FAHYS and the words MONTAUK GUARANTEED 20 YEARS, alongside the serial number 312584. The manual wind movement is engraved ELGIN NATL WATCH CO. U.S.A. and is inscribed 17 JEWELS with the serial number 28063389. The watch is accompanied by a curb-link T-bar fob chain with a swivel clasp. No hallmarks or fineness marks are visible on the metal components.