Mat. Laflin Early Elgin Grade 55 Keywind Pocket Watch with Low Serial # CA1868
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Mat. Laflin Early Elgin Grade 55 Keywind Pocket Watch with Low Serial # CA1868
Matthew Laflin was a major investor in the National Watch Company, and his family continued as one of the largest shareholders throughout the history of the company. Mr. Laflin originally made his fortune manufacturing blasting powder and then moved into real estate. He was a member on the board of directors at Elgin from 1868 to 1887. The first Laflin grade was introduced January 1868.
All Mat Laflin movements are 18-Size with a gilt finish and seven jewels. The Grade 55 Laflin is keywind and keyset.
Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Elgin
Model: Mat. Laflin Grade 55
Country: USA
Type: Man's
Serial #: 9120
Circa Date: 1868
CASE
Size: 18 Size.
Style: Open Face.
Material: Coin Silver.
Decorations: Plain.
Conditions:
C 3
(The case is in Very Good condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Single sunk porcelain dial.
Numerals: Roman Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Conditions:
D 3-50
(The dial is in Very Good condition - Hairline barely visible)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 7 Jewels.
Setting: Key Wind/Key Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Gilt.
Layout: Full Plate Layout.
Signed: Yes.
Conditions:
M 3
(The movement is in Very Good condition)
