Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/4855
Access Date: June 28, 2022
"4855" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 69
B.W. Raymond
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 4855 | ![]() |
Grade: | 69 | ![]() |
Variation: | B.W. Raymond | ![]() |
Model: | 1 | ![]() |
Class: | 1 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1867 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 3 of 24 | ![]() |
Total Production: | 29,054 | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 15j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Key | ![]() |
Plate: | Full Plate | ![]() |
Barrel: | Going | ![]() |
Train: | Quick | ![]() |
Adjusted: | Yes | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | Yes | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | 77078 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v48.137 |
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Data Verification Reports
texnet Supporter 684 · July 19, 2020
Serial Number 4078 was reported as accurate.
sgallo 5 · July 6, 2020
Serial Number 4053 was reported as accurate.
MJKauz Supporter 23 · December 19, 2019
Serial Number 4449 was reported as accurate.
linesuper 1 · March 25, 2018
Serial Number 4584 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 24, 2017
Serial Number 4021 was reported as inaccurate.
wardralston 2 · January 26, 2017
Serial Number 4165 was reported as accurate.
aolinske 1 · January 20, 2017
Serial Number 4586 was reported as accurate.
aolinske 1 · January 20, 2017
Serial Number 4586 was reported as accurate.
jloveastvan23 1 · October 30, 2015
Serial Number 4069 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 8, 2015
Serial Number 4245 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · July 2, 2013
Serial Number 4636 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · March 5, 2013
Serial Number 4455 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · February 8, 2013
Serial Number 4412 was reported as inaccurate.
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Anonymous · February 4, 2013
Serial Number 4201 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · December 3, 2012
Serial Number 4017 was reported as inaccurate.

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