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. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. The oresilver case is in good condition no dents or dimples both covers thread correctly this case appears to be original to the movement. Elgin gold plated 18 pocket watch antique pocket watches for sale. Antique circa 1895 14k gold elgin pocket watch ebth. Modern pocket watches for sale modern pocket watch, vintage pocket watch.
Here are photos of an 18 size elgin pocket watch, one of the nicest elgin watches i have seen. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. It keeps perfect time it has 7 jewels and is an 18s size. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. The pocket watch has a hunting movement configuration with a nickel finish. Raymond 18 size, 15 jewels with screwed settings, fast beat 18,000 bph, straightline escapement, expansion balance, temperature adjustment. The case is 14ct gold filled and is nicely detailed on the front and back. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Abbotts stem wind, more than 50,000 sold 2012 price guide some early stem wind watches are in fact this. I was trying to determine if this is gold or gold plated.
The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. 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. What is the value of my elgin pocket watch 1887,serial. Gold filled, 20 years, dueber case company diameter. Advance, age, atlas watch co california watch, the chief model, the convertible model, the h. The pocket watch was made in 1894 in elgin, illinois. A new edition comes out each year in january or february, so ask for the latest edition. Get a great deal with this online auction for a pocket watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client.
Gilbert, tinderbox press, mount pleasant, sc, 2007. This elgin pocket watch is a hefty size 16 and measures 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. These 14k gold hunter case pocket watches are getting hard to locate in good condition. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Discussion in american pocket watches started by dcbrown, jun 24, 2012. Antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895, large 18s size, running. Most of my information was gathered from renaissance watch repair website mens gold filled 1898 elgin 15 jewel full hunter case, pocket watch. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. I just got an 18s 7j 1985 produced elgin pocket watch.
The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. I released the mainspring with a bench key and inserting a small screwdriver into a hole near the winding mechanism. Vintage 1894 elgin hunters pocket watch collectors weekly. Antique 14 karat yellow gold engraved case elgin pocket watch, circa 1895 elgin full hunter 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch 7 jewel guilloche case antique screw back goldplated pocket watch signed elgin natl watch co. Elgin pocket watch coin silver hunter case size 18 c. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18901899 when you shop the largest online selection at. The mainspring was fully wound and the balance was spinning free. The item antique elgin open face pocket watch silver case 47mm from japan rare junk is in sale since wednesday, january 29, 2020. I have a beautiful antique 1894 elgin pocket watch with chain in working condition. For elgin grades 6, 88, 96, 217, 249, 251, 261, 287, 296, 307, 309, 316, 335, 352, 378. What is the value of a 1896 elgin pocket watch answers. Pristine elgin pocket watch the gentlemens dress pocket. This watch is in good great condition runs when wound.
Elgin 7 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Antique 1894 elgin 18s open face pocket watch fahys. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Classifying elgin s 1871 movements this is not entirely serious. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches. 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.
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. The value of your 6size grade 118 11jewel elgin watch will depend largely on the case material and the condition of the watch. Elgin 1898 filled antique jewel watch case pocket gold. Raymond may 1869 marked the release of elgins first watch for women.
I was hoping somebody could give me more information on the watch and how to determine the difference between gold and gold plated. Alternately, check the value in the complete price guide to watches, no 27, c. This video will help you understand how to work out the year of manufacture for your elgin pocket watch. Make offer 1895 elgin pocket watch in coin silver case. Pocket watch is preowned, has some minor wear and tear from general usage, slight signs of age, no damage. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Up for auction is a running elgin 18s open face pocket watch in a fahys oresilver no.
Very nice elgin c1893 14 k antique pocket watch with decorated double hunters case and chain with slide. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. 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. Antique 14 karat yellow gold engraved case elgin pocket watch, circa 1895. Antique 1894 elgin 18s open face pocket watch fahys oresilver no. Condition, size, case materials, type of internal movement, are just a few of the variables. Few watches were made in 1895 with 17 jewels most elgin watches had 7 jewels. Raymond signature movement in a fayes ore silver case. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. 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. As with all my auctions what you see in the pictures is what you will get.
Farwell, father time in in 17 jewel through 21 jewel, w. Antique 14 karat gold elgin pocket watch, circa 1895 at. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. Elgin pocket watch understanding serial numbers youtube.
The hands are exceptionally fine, but this makes them delicate. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 291, which is working nicely. Europe, united kingdom, germany, france, russian federation. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. White dial, arabic numerals see photos casing material. The movement is signed with the elgin name and the serial number 29924294 dates it back to 1927. Product information shipping weight 1 pounds asin b0037buit2. Subsecond hand is missing and there is a hairline crack and a chip to the face. 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. Replacement of impulse jewel on 1895 elgin watch repairs. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated 18 pocket watch antique pocket. Elgin pocket watch the following is an interesting story about the elgin pocket watch company.
Get the best deals on elgin silver antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. This worked bit when i removes the balance cock, i found th. 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. Elgin pocket watch 1930s thats actually a 12s grade 479, one of elgins streamline models. 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. The 14k gold is a soft metal and many did not hold up over. Dirt and fingerprints should be wiped off with a soft cloth, but my preference is to leave the tarnishthe silver oxides and sulfides in place. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18901899 when you shop. How much is a 1891 elgin pocket watch worth answers. Shop for elgin gold pocket watches from the worlds finest dealers on 1stdibs. Make offer antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895, large 18s size, running. Find out the real value of your elgin pocket watch value by using the movement serial number. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
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. Short video of an 1885 elgin pocket watch, 18 size, b. Early elgin stem wind watches, 18651878 slideshare. Folks we are pleased to offer for your consideration this beautiful antique elgin gentlemans dress pocket watch circa 1896. There are many factors affecting the value of vintage elgin pocketwatches. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts us and international government regulations prohibit such behavior.
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