The double sunk dial looks very clean, you can see in the pictures. Elgin silver coin pocket watch freeman yoder auctions. Get a great deal with this online auction for a watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. There is also a web page on the technical details of adjustments. Elgin grade 532 vintage ladies pocket watch, 80 size, 16 jewels, smooth polish sterling silver elgin case pmtime 4. Elgin adjustment numbers the following is a reproduction of a document used by elgin in their internal records to describe how a grade of watch was to be adjusted. Antique pocket elgin natl watch co hunter 1909c grade 335 model 24 dial porcelain case gold plated 55mm unisex gift to restore or parts antiquescollectible. White arabic dial with seconds subdial at 6 oclock. New listing antique 18s elgin 17 jewels pocket watch. For more information see the watch serial number web page. If youve always wanted to own a piece of functional american history, without breaking the bank, then a wrist or pocket watch from the elgin national watch company may just be exactly what youve been looking for.
With over 30 years of industry experience, pocket watches is the first port of call for all of your timepiece needs. Elgin pocket watch the following is an interesting story about the elgin pocket watch company. See the elgin names for a longer explanation of these short codes r this limits the search to watches with a given regulator type. You must give the letter prefix of the serial number, if there is one. Elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Elgin national watch company in the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. New listing 1909 elgin sidewinder pocket watch grade 290 7 jewels large 16s silver color. Elgin pocket watches, rare pair cases and key youtube.
It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Elgin womens antique pocket watches are typically smaller than the mens varieties. He said that he had my wifes grandfathers old elgin pocket watch that didnt work anymore and that if i wanted to see if i could bring it back to life he would send it to me. It was found in the july issue of harpers new monthly magazine 1869 and gives an interesting insight into the beginnings of this significant maker. Mar 27, 2012 we have an 1868, 7 jewel, grade 55, elgin pocket watch. Mechanical handwinding 1879 elgin 11 jewels key wind silveroid case open face pocket watch. Elgin pocket watches archives the pocket watch guy. Elgin silversmiths a small collection of antique silver and. Short video of some of my elgin pocket watches, two pair cases, and one open case. I am a vintage elgin pocket watches for sale and manna thallophytes. Big 1920 elgin mechanical pocket watch grade 288 7 jewels large 18s silver color. When elgin went out of business they sold their name to other manufactures to use.
This limits the search to watches that have bridge plate movements. A very rare 1831 breguet pocket watch at sothebys important watches auction held in geneva duration. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. The elgin national watch company was founded in 1864 in elgin, illinois as the national watch company, and some of the organizers were later to become the some of the biggest names in the american watch industry. To accurately read the serial number, you will need to determine the best way to open the case, which varies from model, size and style. They produced many grades of watches from 7 jewel up to 23 jewel railroad grade, including hunter case, gold, silver, and ladies pocket and pendant styles. Vintage gold plated pocket watch elgin c 1894 hunter case. Elgin silver pocket watch ashtonblakey vintage watches. One of the most recognized brands the world has ever seen, elgin watches always represented perfection, beauty and precision. A vintage elgin double roller silver tone pocket watch.
How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. They are also available in either silver or gold but they tend to have smaller faces as well as smaller overall body sizes. Elgins manufacturing headquarters in elgin, illinois, represented the largest watchmaking operation in the world for the 98 years it was in operation 18661964 in honor of chicagos mayor, the first pocket watch they created in 1867 was named the b. It must be a rare one lol from what i gather of it, it is a 1908 elgin 16s 7jewel pocketwatch. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Raymond may 1869 marked the release of elgins first watch for women. Watch pocket elgin jewelry ruby lane follow this search.
What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. There is a second hand dial in the six oclock position. Owners can trace their pocket watchs history by obtaining the unique serial number featured on the movement part of the watchnot the watch case, which displays only a case serial number. Buy elgin silver pocket watch and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. An open face sterling silver pocket watch by elgin with mechanical movement. Illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Elgin silver size 18 hunting cased mans pocket watch in fine running condition.
What is the approximate value and where would we offer it for sale. Make offer elgin pocket watch coin silver hunter case size 18 c. The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. Pocket watches us the worlds largest pocket watch specialist nothing adds a suave edge to a look quite like pocket watches. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. It is a 15 jewel, model 4, grade 296 lever set and pendant wind that is sparkling and has just been serviced. Unfollow silver pocket watch elgin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Make offer rare 1897 elgin model 2 18s 21j gr 149 pocket watch rare coin silver case runs 1871 j. The item vintage gold plated pocket watch elgin c 1894 full hunter case is in sale since wednesday, august 14, 2019. The pocket watch features a silver tone hinged case, with a white enameled metal dial that has black arabic numerals and hands. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. This watch has a silverode case that houses a white dial with black arabic numerals, matching hands, and a sunken seconds subdial at.
Return to a simpler time, check out our selection of elgin watches. Antique pocket elgin natl watch co hunter 1909c grade 335 model 24 dial porcelain case gold plated 55mm unisex gift to restore or parts antiquescollectible 5 out of 5 stars 56. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay ebay. I was contacted a few days ago by my wifes uncle who had heard that i was interested in watch repair. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Featuring a crisp white enamel face with roman numeral indices, blue hands and a seconds sub dial. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. Manufactured in usa with chester import marks for 19. Elgin did make more watches than any of the other makers, but most of them were to be kind affordable. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold.
Antique elgin coin silver pocket watch with 17 jewels and pocket watch chain circa 1880s est. This pocket watch features scrolling accents to the center, black arabic numeral indicators, iridescent watch hands as well as a sixty second sub dial at the six o clock position. Some of them even feature compartments to hold a photograph, like a locket. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs manual windings.
The pocket watch is attached to a white gold filled watch fob with diamond cut accents on the linked bars. An exceptionally large and solid silver elgin pocket watch. Oct 30, 2017 c1921 antique art deco solid silver elgin open face pocket watch, fully working supernatural style stay safe and healthy. The item old elgin pocket watch in heavy coin silver case 17 jewel runs good serviced is in sale since tuesday, july 2, 2019. Elgin gold filled hunter case pocket watch at 1stdibs. Vintage silver elgin chronograph pocket watch property room. Your watch has a generic swiss wrist watch movement in a oversized pocket watch case and was made in the 1970s 80s. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. This is a very lovely and rare watch in silver in this style and condition.
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