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Elgin / Titus Bros 5 oz Coin Silver Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This antique American full-hunter pocket watch was made circa 1872. Housed in a large 61 mm coin silver hunter case weighing 209 grams in total, the source reports the case contains five ounces of coin silver. The white enamel dial is signed 'TITUS BROS.' and displays black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The source states the gilt full-plate movement is signed 'California Watch, Titus Bros, Albany, Or, Manfd, Elgin, Ill' with serial number 200760, operating via key wind and key set.

Front view of the coin silver hunter pocket watch with open cover, showing the dial signed Titus Bros
Front view of the coin silver hunter pocket watch with open cover, showing the dial signed Titus Bros — Atlam Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.antiquesboutique.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Elgin
Reference
AB-14537
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1872
Country
United States
Source-reported serial
200760

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction

The timepiece is housed in a 61 mm hunter-style case described as 'Warranted Coin Silver.' The source reports the case contains five ounces of coin silver, contributing to a total watch weight of 209 grams.

The case features hinged front, back, and inner covers, with reeded coin-edged sides and gold-colored hinges. The front cover is noted to open partially when the pendant is depressed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case – the movement comes in a massive 5 oz Warranted Coin Silver Hunter case”
  • “the entire weight of the watch is 209g.”
  • “The watch measures 61mm wide”
  • “The case is decorated with coin edged sides, a vacant cartouche on the front, light engine turning and massive gold hinges.”

Dial and Hands

The white enamel dial is signed 'Titus Bros' and features Roman numerals with an outer minute track. Blued steel hands are used for time indication, and a subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at 6 o'clock.

Source documentation notes a small hairline crack on the edge of the dial near the 12 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “the white enamel dial has blue steel hands and is signed “Titus Bros””
  • “a small hairline on the edge near the 12”

Movement

The watch contains a gilt full-plate movement identified as key-wind and key-set. It is inscribed 'California Watch, Titus Bros, Albany, Or, Manfd, Elgin, Ill' with the serial number 200760.

The movement includes a compensated balance and large jewels. The source notes the presence of scratches and stains, assessing the condition at 80%.

Evidence for this section
  • “The movement is signed “California Watch, Titus Bros, Albany, Or, Manfd, Elgin, Ill” # 200760.”
  • “The watch is key wound / key set and comes with a key”
  • “The movement is in 80% mint condition – some scratches and stains”

Open research questions

  • What is the historical relationship between Titus Bros of Albany, Oregon, and the Elgin National Watch Company?
  • Do the markings on this movement represent an Elgin factory product or a private label collaboration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Elgin / Titus Bros 5 oz Coin Silver Hunter Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement InscriptionCalifornia Watch, Titus Bros, Albany, Or, Manfd, Elgin, Ill“The movement is signed “California Watch, Titus Bros, Albany, Or, Manfd, Elgin, Ill” # 200760.”
Movement Serial Number200760“# 200760”
Case Material and TypeWarranted Coin Silver Hunter case“Case – the movement comes in a massive 5 oz Warranted Coin Silver Hunter case”
Case Diameter61mm“The watch measures 61mm wide”
Total Weight209g“the entire weight of the watch is 209g.”
Winding and SettingKey wound / key set“The watch is key wound / key set and comes with a key”
Estimated Datecirca 1872“This is an American pocket watch made circa 1872”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial signed 'TITUS BROS.' with black Roman hour numerals and an outer minute track.
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic ten-second numerals.
  • Blued steel hour, minute, and seconds hands.
  • Front cover opened to reveal a silver bezel and mineral crystal.
  • Reeded coin edging visible along the case rim.
  • Prominent circular bow attached to a spherical pendant button at 3 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and interior case hallmarks are not visible in the primary photograph.
  • Dealer notes a small hairline crack on the dial edge near 12 o'clock.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Massive 5 oz Silver Hunter Pocket Watch By Elgin. Circa 1872 in Antique Pocket Watches

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record f7a10abc06

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