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. Get the best deals on elgin sterling silver open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. This handmade one of a kind, necklace features a 15 ruby jewel antique circa 1896, elgin pocket watch movement. Elgin model 2 multicolor case pocket watch 6 size 15 j. Elgin silver cased kwks with a double case and hidden winding key in the case stem. Elgin mens twotone silver dial watch and bracelet set. Elgin pocket watch the following is an interesting story about the elgin pocket watch company. Watches of the elgin almanac 18711876 linkedin slideshare. Most model 57 pocket watches were in a coin silver one nine fine, a 90% pure silver alloy commonly used in dollar. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible.
L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch. Antique elgin safety pinion pocket watch liveauctioneers. This is a very lovely and rare watch in silver in this style and condition. The evaluation method detailed as mentioned in the general overview of how to evaluate a watch, there are four general aspects of a watch that effect its value and three major parts of a watch to evaluate, plus a lot of minor things. Just reduced 1883 coin silver elgin pocket watch 18s 7 jewels wat10174 sharp facets gallery. 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. Elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Elgin silver pocket watch ashtonblakey vintage watches. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold.
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. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. The makers name on the dust cover could refer to the continuing company after his death. Since you have to consider all aspect of all parts of the watch, it is easy to see that there are a large number of things to judge. Elgin pocket watch jewellery, coins, watches online. Sold elgin overland pocket watch with sterling silver. Manufactured in usa with chester import marks for 19.
The pocket watch is attached to a white gold filled watch fob with diamond cut accents on the linked bars. The white enamel dial has black arabic numerals with outer minute divisions and outer red 560 minute track. Sterling pin, elgin pocket watch, locket vintage items. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. The movement is signed with the elgin name and the serial number 25,128,838 dates it back to 1923.
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For a while before around 1890, some companies made solid brass cases. Elgin gold plated full hunter pocket watch 1900worldwide shippingan original elgin full hunter keyless wind pocket watch, made in usa in 1900. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1. Art deco silver tone open face pocket watch by elgin antique watches. All components of this chain are made of solid sterling silver, including the t bar and swivel. Elgin grade 532 vintage ladies pocket watch, 80 size, 16 jewels, smooth polish sterling silver elgin case pmtime 4. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Elgin typically would allocate blocks or runs of serial numbers in multiples of. New listing 1909 elgin sidewinder pocket watch grade 290 7 jewels large 16s silver color.
Elgin silver pocket watch powells vintage jewellery. Antique 1906 pocket watch by elgin, in working condition, womens pocket watch. 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. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs manual winding nickel movement. If you do need information i have neglected to include, make an offer, or additional photos, please dont hesitate to ask, i will do my best to comply. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Raymond may 1869 marked the release of elgins first watch for women.
The left side of our catalog pages features a set of. Vintage elgin pocket watch with engraved detailing made in 1895. I personally like these nickel silver cases since they will never show brass like a gold filled case will. 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. Jan 12, 20 beautiful elgin pocket watch in solid coin silver case. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Try finding the value of your 7 jewel elgin pocket watch with itaggits new tool valuerange it. Antique 1918 silver elgin half hunter pocket watch. 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. These antique watches were symbols of americas emergence from an agricultural country into an industrial power. Elgin tom jewelry native american jewelry sterling. Elgin pocket watch coin silver hunter case size 18 c. Unfollow silver pocket watch elgin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Antique elgin 7jewel pocket watch with an ore silver case. You can also customize your search experience for catalog, part search or techinical lookup. 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. Buy elgin silver pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. I think this particular watch is in a case that was modi. Aug 19, 2014 l epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch 1850 the watch is marked l epine paris however the movement is a typical mid 19th century swiss bar. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. Directory price results news help consign classic site. Elgin tom jewelry native american jewelry sterling silver. Buy elgin silver pocket watch and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Sterling silver 38 mm t bar sterling silver 22 mm watch swivel.
Get the best deals on elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working nicely. Antique pocket watch vintage 15 jewel tacy watch co. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Elgin may have exported much of the remaining stock to england.
If a watch grade sold well, elgin would assign additional runs and high volume watches might have 10,000 or 20,000 serial numbers in a single run. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Elgin silver size 18 hunting cased mans pocket watch in fine running condition. Vintage silver elgin chronograph pocket watch get a great deal with this online auction for a pocket watch presented by property room on behalf. The pocket watch itself is absolutely beautiful, the incredibly ornate, guilloche floral patterned engraving is breathtaking.
Make offer elgin sterling silver 7 jewel open face ladies pocket watch serial no. Pocketwatches, 1927 elgin,waltham crescent,hamilton 992. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. Elgin sterling silver pocket watch with engraved initials ecg.
The dial has blued hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six. Steampunk necklace vintage elgin pocket watch movement etsy. Here are a few terms we use frequently in our listings and the meaning of the terms. E, has some gold colored balls inside it, goldtone locket on thin chain chain is tarnished, locket has fancy. Antique elgin 7 jewel pocket watch with an ore silver case. Early elgin export watches, 18701888 linkedin slideshare. The watch itself measures 52mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. Category 19th century victorian antique silver pocket watches. Start your search by engine, chassis or heavy duty chassis by making your selection in the top menu. This amazing american made antique pocket watch movement was produced by the world renowned elgin watch co.
Vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage elgin or the earlier national watch co. Among the watches we introduced for sale earlier this week is this vintage waltham wm. Vintage silver elgin chronograph pocket watch property room. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w.
Example trademarks include silveroid, silverine, silveride, silverode, ore silver, alaska silver, and nickeloid. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. This high quality sterling silver pocket watch chain features a t bar on one end,and a watch swivel on the other. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Open face elgin, grade 384, model 3, size 12 gold filled open face pocket watch in gwo. With a length of 12 inches, this pocket watch chain is perfect to carry. Vintage elgin sterling silver travel watch, 1920s1930s beautiful condition. Germany made elgin pocket watch 18 size pocket watch mainspring ja101. Antique pocket watches including art deco pocket watches and victorian pocket watches, and pieces by waltham, elgin, hampden, hamilton, and illinois. Get the best deals on elgin silver antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at.
Elgin grade 314 incredible dial pocket watch 12 size 15 j. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. Elgin sterling silver open face antique pocket watches for. Silverplated flatware patterns, elgin one, muscatel, st. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. Elgin sterling silver open face antique pocket watches for sale. Illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Buy new sterling silver pocket watch chain with a large spring ring and other pocket watch chains at. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts.
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An elgin coin silver pocket watch featuring a porcelain dial. Featuring a crisp white enamel face with roman numeral indices, blue hands and a seconds sub dial. Antique elgin sterling silver wrist watch movement no. Just reduced 1883 coin silver elgin pocket watch 18s 7 jewels wat10174. Beautiful elgin pocket watch in solid coin silver case youtube. 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.
This unique, doublesided, antique ladies pocket or pendant watch is adorned on both sides with a strikingly distinctive, deeply engraved art nouveau design. The item antique elgin pocket watch coin silver hunting case fahys monarch is in sale since wednesday, march 20, 2019. An open face sterling silver pocket watch by elgin with mechanical movement. Start your search with the top menu or catalog drilldown filters. Sterling silver this means the item is made of sterling silver and has been tested or is marked 925 or sterling silver and is known to us as sterling silver10kt 14kt 18kt gold these terms mean the item is made of 10kt 14kt 18kt gold etc and is stamped in the karat form or. May 11, 2014 elgin may have exported much of the remaining stock to england. Beautifully engraved swirl design on both front and back of the gold plated case 35mm diameter. Ladies silver tone rectangle stone case features a mother of pearl dial elgin founded in 1864, exquisite ladies watch, japanese quartz movement, base metal bezel, stainless steel caseback, siver tone bracelet with crystal twists, silver tone case framed with crystals, cabochon crown mother of pearl dial, signature e logo on buckle, width of case 17mm, length of case 22mm, thickness of. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Browse our great selection of elgin flatware and silverware collections. Antique art deco silver tone open face pocket watch by elgin art. Elgin gold plated full hunter pocket watch 1900 la45972. Antique silver pocket watches 169 for sale at 1stdibs. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations.