Elgin National Watch Co. – Gold Filled Pocket Watch & Chain with Fob – circa 1879

A gold filled large pocket watch with a beautifully chased gold filled case with white and pink enamel face and black roman numerals.
The face also features a seconds hand.   The watch is by the Elgin National Watch Co from Elgin Illinois (close to Chicago).

The watch is in good working order.

The watch face marked:  Elgin Nat’l Watch Co.
Works marked:  Elgin Nat’l Watch Co.  Elgin, Ill.
serial number  5156834

Back case marked:  Fahyes Monarch – Patent April 22, 1879, No. 1  –  767488

Watch measures:  2 1/4 inches wide x 3 1/4 inches high
Chain measures:  17 inches long