If you are looking for an explanation of elgin serial numbers, you should probably read the. Elgin pocket watch 1930s thats actually a 12s grade 479, one of elgin s streamline models. Antiques atlas antique 1901 waltham traveler pocket watch. Brief history of the elgin national watch company including watch serial numbers and production dates.
Serial number 34267744 this neat open face watch in pendant setting had a small production of just 7,000 with its run of only. New listing white gold 1927 elgin mechanical pocket watch grade 303 7 jewels 12s antique usa. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. The watches of the elgin almanac 1871 1876 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco may 11, 2014 2.
Traces the evolution of the elgin national watch company, americas largest watch manufacturer, from their founding in 1864 until their demise 100 years later. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Unless i grossly misrepresented the item this watch is sold as is. Patek philippe henry graves supercomplication 1933 24 complications. Up for your consideration the antique elgin pocket watch low serial number year of wind up vintage hampden dueber pocket watch. 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 pocket watch repair i specialize in antique elgin pocket watch repair and and elgin pocket watch restoration. Elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches for sale ebay. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch, which is strapped to the wrist they were the most common type of watch from their development in the 16th century until wristwatches became popular after world war i during which a transitional design, trench watches, were used by the military. The most common elgin bracelet watch material is metal. Many were railroad watches or standard watches, as they were often called in the railroad industry, designed to meet railway standards. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin bracelet watch.
The 494 was made from 1931 1933 23j the 506 was made from 1932 1933 21j the 540 was made from 19371940 23j. Elgin antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 12 pocket. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. You might find my elgin pocket watch repair page interesting as ive made available to you elgin pocket watch production numbers that will assist you in dating your watch, as well as photos of a few of the elgin pocket watches that ive restored for my customers. Unfollow silver pocket watch elgin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.
Antique goldfilled 1912 elgin pocket watch 1 34 inches. The gentlemens dress pocket watch pocket of the day was manufactured to the highest of standards. The case back is embossed with the fairs modern architectural structurals and the words century of progress 1833 1933 chicago. This item features a sterling silver body with a gold tone finial and three gold tone cherubs in relief. Pocket watch png images, free transparent pocket watch download. The punch mark of a standing bear for the higher silver standard was replaced by a duck. The obverse depicts an idealized head of a pioneer man. There is a reasonably priced pocket version available that shows the different shapes of most date gold and silver letter shields. Apr 12, 2017 this is where i am from and what inspires some of my jewerly. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Discussion in american pocket watches started by artbissell, sep 5, 2011. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24.
The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Get the best deals on elgin open face antique pocket watches with 19. Just wanted to thank all of you for the bwr information and how the elgin rr pocket watch evolved. Raw production year data this is the raw production year data that i have found. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket. Dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download.
Elgin open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. In 1933 the fineness of the swiss higher silver standard was raised to 925. We are pleased to offer for your consideration this pristine elgin pocket watch circa 1933. Elgin yellow gold stainless steel mickey mouse wristwatch. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. Buy elgin silver pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Intended to commemorate the centennial of the founding of elgin, the piece was designed by local sculptor trygve rovelstad. Circa 1960s elgin mickey mouse wrist watch, 17 jewel manual wind mechanical movement, 33 mm gold plated top and stainless steel back case. The first watch elgin made, an 18 sized b w raymond railroad grade watch, was finished in 1867 and over the next 100 years, they went on to produce about 60 million watches.
All of it should probably be taken with a grain of salt. Tissot bridgeport lepine mechanical watch with silver tissot pocket watch. Antique 1921 sterling silver elgin pocket watch siz 12s 7 j philadelphia run. Antique 1906 pocket watch by elgin, in working condition, womens pocket. Unfollow elgin silver pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get the best deal for elgin silver antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Antique nice illinois 24j 18s bunn special in oversized dueber coin silver. Shop unique elgin watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Two south bend 12 size pocket series 429 watches runners case. Elgin 14k yellow gold hinge pocket watch manual winding. Pristine elgin pocket watch the gentlemens dress pocket. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Elgin ladies stainless steel manual bracelet wristwatch, circa 1933. Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches.
Pocket post elgin multicolor gold 6 size hunters case pocket watch. Heres an up to date reference of pocket watch prices taken from sales on ebay that will help you to research real time prices this page will eventually grow to be quite long, so rather than rearange everything into pocket watch makes, heres a handy search tool for this page only. As elgin produced pocket watches for over half a century, there are a variety of styles to choose from based on the decade that the watch was made and its original purpose. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Most model 57 pocket watches were in a coin silver one nine fine, a 90% pure silver alloy. Vintage illinos gold fill pocket watch time king 17 jewels sn. The elgin, illinois, centennial half dollar was a fiftycent commemorative coin issued by the united states bureau of the mint in 1936, part of the wave of commemoratives authorized by congress and struck that year. Elgin size 12 antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Do you often wonder what the actual value of antique pocket watches is. Get the best deals on elgin size 12 antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique elgin national watch company silver rode pocket watch. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Antique screw back silver nickel pocket watch signed elgin natl watch co. Get the best deals on elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. We have an excellent example with this wonderful configuration. One of the largest watch companies in america and the whole world. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. A sterling silver pocket watch by elgin, circa 1899. On the verso is a white clock face with roman numeral indicators in black lettering and black hands.
Vintage elgin pocket watch 23061840 working condition used. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. Silvered textured dial with an enamel painted mickey, animated mickey hands and a calendar window at the 3 position. Get the best deals on elgin open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. For comparison, i have also posted another style and slightly larger 1933 chicago worlds fair pocket watch by. Model 4 grade 491 manufactured 1933 size 12 jewels 19 case material gold filled. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 19 jewels for sale. Focused primarily on volume production, but made both low and high grade watches. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction.
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