Elgin gold filled bw raymond manual pocket watch for sale. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. They are also available in either silver or gold but they tend to have smaller faces as well as smaller overall body sizes. Some of them even feature compartments to hold a photograph, like a locket. Antique elgin coin silver pocket watch with 17 jewels and pocket watch chain circa 1880s est. Make offer elgin pocket watch coin silver hunter case size 18 c. Elgin womens antique pocket watches are typically smaller than the mens varieties. It is good condition, just a little gentle unevenness to the back. Make offer antique pocket watch parts lot elgin illinoisargent silver keywind read descrip. Elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Elgin white gold antique art deco pocket watch, 1922 for.
Elgin s 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. The watch has a stem winding movement which is working nicely. Enjoy shopping from our extensive collection of unique and original elgin vintage pocket watches. Their goal was to create watches that were durable. Antique pocket watches including art deco pocket watches and victorian pocket watches, and pieces by waltham, elgin, hampden, hamilton, and illinois company. Antique victorian waltham sterling silver pocket watch 1885 duration. Serial number lookup example explained the output from the online elgin database is very terse. Pocketwatch 101 materials used in pocketwatch cases. Mega rare antique 18s 23j elgin 214 veritas gold pocket watch. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. There is a minute hand dial in the six oclock position.
Raymond may 1869 marked the release of elgin s first watch for women. Elgin gold filled hunter case pocket watch at 1stdibs. Antique pocket watch jewellery, coins, watches online. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Mar 27, 2012 i have an antique elgin pocket watch apprx. B w raymond elgin railroad pocket watch silver antique. The movement is signed with the elgin name and it has the serial number 2670796 which dates it back to 1887 when it was included in a run quantity of 5000. The coin silver watch features a sunken seconds sub dial in the six oclock position. A, seven jewels and it has the serial number 22743944 which dates it back to 1920.
It was designed to be quickly read by knowledgeable elgin watch collectors and needs a little explaining for everyone else. Silver was also a commonlyused case material, and some beautiful examples of silver cases may still be found today. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors.
The watch has a stemwinding movement which is ticking away well and the time keeping is good to within around two minutes over 24 hours. The most common antique elgin pocket watch material is metal. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Nov 26, 2010 buy this watch at antique elgin pocket watch serial. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the stem. Two tone beautifully engraved artdeco style and enhanced with blue enamel trim 43 mm. Germany made elgin pocket watch 18 size pocket watch mainspring ja101. Open face customs services and international tracking provided. The collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches this website is dedicated to helping people find out about their elgin pocket watches.
Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. An antique elgin coin silver pocket watch with hunting case lever set. Antique elgin open face gold 7j 12s pocket watch 040030 duration. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Antique elgin pocket watch with coin silver case ebth. Antique 1880s elgin pocket watch, victorian pocket watch, watch collector, anniversary gift n597y1mh msjewelers. Antique 1909 elgin grade 291 model 7 16s 7j silver tone. Antique elgin coin silver pocket watch liveauctioneers. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. The watch is beautifully hand engraved and embellished with applied lemon and rose and white gold foliate and scrolls. Mar 31, 2012 ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. Each section of the output is broken out and all parts.
Elgin full hunter gold filled pocket watch 11 jewels 1888 gr. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. The watch features roman numerals and a sunk seconds sub dial at the six oclock position. Illinois pocket watch antique vintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Elgin silversmiths a small collection of antique silver and. 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. The elgin watch company, out of elgin, illinois, was in business from 18641964, and while active, was the largestproducing american watch company, manufacturing an estimated half of all pocket watches dollar watches not included. Elgin silver antique pocket watches 18 pocket watch for. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Invicta mens 1769 pro diver collection stainless steel bracelet watch with silver blue dial. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki.
For sale on 1stdibs elgin bw raymond pocket watch manual winding. The spoon is in excellent condition with the letter m engraved on the top of the terminal. For sale on 1stdibs elgin open face 18k white gold pocket watch size 12s. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. A beautiful fiddle pattern tea spoon made by thomas stewart of elgin c. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. Elgin silver plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage elgin or the earlier national watch co. Antiques atlas silver antique and vintage pocket watches. Hand engraved horseshoe pattern on casethe elgin national watch company was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Here is an explanation for sn4231541 which is a fairly typical example.
This watch is in beautiful condition but i dont know its value. Antique elgin pocket watch with second hand made by elgin national watch co. Buy this watch at antique elgin pocket watch serial. This is a very lovely and rare watch in silver in this style and condition. Elgin pocket watches were an icon of american pocket watch production in the 20th century and reflect the massive progress of the age with durable yet elegant designs. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Elgin silver size 18 hunting cased mans pocket watch in fine running condition. Elgin vintage pocket watch with railroad locomotive. I am a vintage elgin pocket watches for sale and manna thallophytes.
Elgin grade 532 vintage ladies pocket watch, 80 size, 16 jewels, smooth polish sterling silver elgin case pmtime 4. The case is decorated front and back with floral and etched designs that have been faded by handling over time. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. The antique movement runs has not been time checked for accuracy and the balance wheel moves freely the dial is worn white in color has hairline cracks and scratches. The watch has a round case and white enameled metal dial, with black arabic numerals and steel blue hands. Category 20th century art deco dallas pocket watches. How i take apart a pocket watch, elgin, bw raymond, 571. Oct 30, 2017 c1921 antique art deco solid silver elgin open face pocket watch, fully working supernatural style stay safe and healthy. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. New listing 1909 elgin sidewinder pocket watch grade 290 7 jewels large 16s silver color. Make offer rare antique railroad 21j 18s elgin grade 349 gold pocket watch mint excellent 15jewel elgin 18s pocket watch 239693 1908 working order.
It is a 15 jewel, model 4, grade 296 lever set and pendant wind that is sparkling and has just been serviced. This is a page of a small collection of antique silver and objects of vertu, a pages richly illustrated website offering all you need to know about antique silver, sterling silver, silverplate, sheffield plate, electroplate silver, silverware, flatware, tea services and tea complements, marks and hallmarks, articles, books, auction catalogs, famous silversmiths tiffany, gorham, jensen. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks. Elgin railroad grade pocket watches collectible pocket. The gold filled case was made by the american watch case company and is the fortune model. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. Elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches 26 items found from ebay international sellers. Elgin model 2 multicolor case pocket watch 6 size 15 j. These antique watches were symbols of americas emergence from an agricultural country into an industrial power. Elgin full hunter silver antique pocket watches for sale. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. Antique silver and gold pocket watch collection duration. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Elgin silver pocket watch ashtonblakey vintage watches.
Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. Shop forand learn about vintage and antique elgin pocket watches. An antique elgin pocket watch with a coin silver case.
We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Vintage elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch manual winding 37. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. The case is gold filled and it is a good quality case with screw on back. Antique 1909 elgin grade 291 model 7 16s 7j silver tone pocket watch parts b500cb this antique timepiece is overall in good condition. For clarity this picture does not include the sponsors mark, but a set of british hallmarks is not valid without a sponsors mark. White enamel single sunk dial with arabic numerals. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. An elgin sterling silver open face pocket watch, white dial with arabic numerals, blued hands, subsidiary seconds on a plate movement with damaskeening, snap on case marked a. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible.
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