These were elgins fancier models, the 17j 479, the higher grade 17j 452 g m wheeler, with gold chatons and center wheel, and the 21j 450 and 19j 451 lord elgin movements. Dec 22, 2011 what is the approximate value of 1888 elgin pocket watch. When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by. May 3, 2017 rare antique 1896 elgin 18s 15j full hunter nice dial pocket watch. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. Rare antique 1896 elgin 18s 15j full hunter nice dial pocket.
Lets say you have a waltham watch with serial number 21,607,210 as shown in the photo below. Antique pocket watch repair beginner course youtube. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches. Elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. 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. Jul 28, 2009 i have a 1908 elgin pocket watch that i have been told is solid gold.
Apr, 2014 early elgin stem wind watches, 18651878 1. The high quality construction means that many elgin watches last a very long time and become antiques. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. The value of an 1896 canadian penny varies based on its condition and whether or not it was circulated. Later, in 1896, elgin created the class number system that is used on this website and found in most books on elgin watches. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18901899 when you shop the. Elgin watches parts, and accessories are known for their reliability and durability. Aug 06, 2012 elgin pocket watch valueserial number year of manufacture value there are when you click on the two serial know the link below numbers serial number and you can the only you can find match the important one out the year serial number is the one on your elgin to the year the pocket watch your watch movement was made was made. Elgin also known as elginnorfolk was a federal electoral district represented in the canadian house of commons from 1935 to 1997.
Also, i have a howard and waltham i believe are as well. Along with a lot of other information about your watch, toward the bottom will be a link. Elgin 14k multi color gold mint pocket watch sears. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18901899 when you shop the largest online selection at. A dollar watch was a pocket watch or later, a wristwatch, that sold for about one us dollar. 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. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. The dollar price point was reached in 1896 when ingersoll introduced a watch called the.
Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Find great deals on ebay for elgin 14k pocket watch and elgin pocket watch 18k. Elgin 14k gold mint o size multicolor pocket watch, circa 1896, weighs 42. This riding was created in 1933 from parts of elgin west and norfolkelgin ridings. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. This case is 60mm across and with the bow down it is 70mm long. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit.
Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. The 1896 elgin material catalog has this explanation of the class number on the first page. Elgin pocket watch valueserial number year of manufacture value there are when you click on the two serial know the link below numbers serial number and you can the only you can find match the important one out the year serial number is the one on your elgin to the year the pocket watch your watch movement was made was made. An elgin pocket watch usually has two serial numbers. The value of your 6size grade 118 11jewel elgin watch will depend largely on the case material and the condition of the watch. Antique circa 1895 14k gold elgin pocket watch ebth. I dont know how to tell the difference and i dont want to acid test this. Elgin watch collectors site information on watches from the elgin national watch company, its history and technical details pocket watch database. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing.
Sale antique elgin watch co 10k gold open face pocketwatch grade 303. I have a beautiful antique 1894 elgin pocket watch with chain in working condition. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Is there a mark or lack of marks that will indicate this.
Pm2847 this item is currently for sale at our etsy store. Vintage 1894 elgin hunters pocket watch collectors weekly. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. If you enjoy antique watches as a hobby, repair your collection or start a watch repair business, this dvd course is for. The online elgin database method the online elgin database can be used to give an estimate about the value of a watch. This includes shugarts the complete watches book and ehrhardts elgin book. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. They stayed separate until about 1925 when the companies were legally merged. I have a 1908 elgin pocket watch that i have been told is solid gold. That heart beat had been getting slower every year and elgin ceased to depend on the watch factory as its main enterprise. Hampden movements were frequently offered factory fitted into dueber cases. This is an 18 size by american standards and just off our bench cleaned timed and onto our web pages.
The clock tower of the national street plant was torn down october 7, 1966. New listing antique 18s elgin 17 jewels pocket watch. Get the best deals on 1896 elgin pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Diamond luxurman watches bring you the best value for your money. How can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold.
How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. I was hoping somebody could give me more information on the watch and how to determine the difference between gold and gold plated. There are mens and womens elgin antique pocket watches available and they feature an array of different colours and styles. Elgin pocket watch value explained including how to determine the real value of your pocket watch by using the elgin pocket watch serial. What im going to talk about ive been trying to understand what were the earliest stem wind watches that elgin made. Product information asin b0037buit2 unspsc code 53000000. The serial number for the movement is 6742860, the serial number for the case is 5402481.
Elgin 6 size half hunter hand engraved 15 jewel 1896 pocket watch runs lw119. S elgim pocket watch sn 59088, it has a small real diamand and two small real rubbies in the engraving on the front. Pocket watches that have engravings on the bezel or the hunter case are prized not only for their aesthetic value but also because. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. For more information see the watch serial number web page. I was trying to determine if this is gold or gold plated. The elgin company diversified after world war ii making decorator clocks, transistor radios, wedding rings, but the hearts beat was the elgin watch. Elgin national watch company, elgin, illinois rails west. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. If you have a quartz watch, one that uses a battery, one with a logo, instead of the name elgin on the dial, or anything made after around 1965, then you are pretty much out of luck. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. It has the initials ejc engraved on the back and the inside plate reads. The case features a raised flower pattern around the outer edge. The watch case is delicately and elaborately engraved with intricate patterns throughout, and it features a white enameled dial with black roman numerals and steel blue hands, with a second hand dial in the six oclock position. I saw many very knowlegable responses on this forum so i am going to see if anyone could give a price on a pocket watch i have, its a 1892 e. What is the value of a 1924 elgin pocket watch, 14kk gold. You must give the letter prefix of the serial number, if there is one. Mechanical handwinding 1879 elgin 11 jewels key wind silveroid case open face pocket watch.
Unfollow elgin 14k pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Early elgin stem wind watches, 18651878 linkedin slideshare. Elgin antique pocket watches with chronograph for sale ebay. Antique 1896 elgin illinois 6s hunting pocket watch runs. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method the quickest method the price guide method the online elgin database method the ebay completed auctions. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Gorgeous 3finger bridge movement with gold jewel settings and a gold train. What is the value of a 1896 elgin pocket watch answers. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations.
Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Elgin pocket watch 1930s thats actually a 12s grade 479, one of elgins streamline models. The center includes an etched floral swag with a farm house in the center medallion. First, enter the serial number off the movement of the watch.
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