Elgin open face antique pocket watches 19001909 year of. Information gathered from seth thomas watches by chris bailey and dan gaenger. Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. 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. A, seven jewels and it has the serial number 22743944 which dates it back to 1920. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. The value of your 6size grade 118 11jewel elgin watch will depend largely on the case material and the condition of the watch. Shop early 1900s pocket watches at 1stdibs, the premier resource for and other period jewelry from the worlds best dealers. Get the best deals on elgin silver antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Try finding the value of your 7 jewel elgin pocket watch with itaggits new tool valuerange it. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working well. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. But from a cosmetic perspective they lacked a certain finesse valued today by many collectors. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1.
This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. Elgin gold plated full hunter pocket watch 1900worldwide shippingan original elgin full hunter keyless wind pocket watch, made in usa in 1900. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. The watch has a serial number 8727501 and is a grade 221, size 165 with 15 jewels. In addition to houses in elgin, there were also 33 condos, 67 townhouses, and 19 multifamily units for sale in elgin last month. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. 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. This intrigued me as i like to collect older, rarer things such as dollar bills, sports cards, coins, etc. The seller is tajcoins and is located in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
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. 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. 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. The dial has blued hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual. Make offer elgin double hunter gold filled antique pocket watch manual wind 1900 s vintage elgin gold filled pocket watch, 16s,7j,1904,v clean,dbl hunter case. S elgim pocket watch sn 59088, it has a small real diamand and two small real rubbies in the engraving on the front. A motor or safety barrel is used in pocket watches around 1900, a reverse. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Over the next 50 years, the company used machinemade, interchangeable parts to make highquality pocket watches. People frequently want to know how much their antique or vintage watch is worth.
A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. There were nearly 22 different runs between when it was first made in 1900 and when it was discontinued in 1912. Its weight can be attributed to its mechanical movement, microcam regulator, and solid 18k rose gold case. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. From this information, you can get a ball park figure of the value of a typical elgin watch. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches 18 pocket watch 1900 1909 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection at. An elgin pocket watch usually has two serial numbers. Frequently asked questions conditions of sale download catalogue iwc. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. 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 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. Century was a seth thomas named grade starting no later than 1904. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches 19001909 year of. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. The high quality construction means that many elgin watches last a very long time and become antiques. The white enamel dial has black arabic numerals with outer minute divisions and outer red 560 minute track. The item elgin full hunter case pocket watch is in sale since saturday, february 8, 2020. Elgin is home to approximately 107,356 people and 56,121 jobs. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method.
What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Unscrew, counterclockwise, the bezel holding in place the crystal on the watch case of an elgin leverset pocket watch. Elgin pocket watch 1930s thats actually a 12s grade 479, one of elgin s streamline models. Elgin watches parts, and accessories are known for their reliability and durability. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. When i brought in the two pocket watches, one is the one pictured, the other is a westclox scotty, the guy told me the century was a rare pocket watch with considerable value. Pm2847 this item is currently for sale at our etsy store. Until the second half of the 18th century, watches were luxury items.
Elgin pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. 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. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. Production year 1901 serial number answered by a verified antique expert. An elgin open face keyless wind nickel cased pocket watch, made in usa in the 1900s. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. Unfollow 1900 elgin pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. In the past month, 127 homes have been sold in elgin. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches.
Mechanical handwinding 1879 elgin 11 jewels key wind silveroid case open face pocket watch. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. Removing the bezel and crystal allows access to the small lever behind the dial usually protruding from the 5. Elgin pocket watch 1930s thats actually a 12s grade 479, one of elgins streamline models. Unfollow 1900 pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Elgin nickel cased gents open face painted dial pocket watch. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique elgin pocket watch. 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. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. The gold filled case was made by the american watch case company and is the fortune model. Elgin openface pocket watch, having a manual winding movement.
An elgin pocket watch, circa 1899, with gold plate finish, etched floral design on case, arabic numerals in black with black dial with seconds clock below. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. 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.
This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. Until around 1900 most iwc pocket watch dials had roman numerals and. Pocket elgin duber coin solid silver 18s 11 jewels hunting case. These were elgin s 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. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. The century grade was made in 6 size model 18 and in 18 size old models 10 and 11, and new models 12 and. Models 10 and 12 were open face with pendant setting, models 11 and were hunting with lever. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Production year 1901 serial number answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
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 watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. The most common antique elgin pocket watch material is metal. Elgin watches bicycle for two 1920s vintage advertising digital download. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. In the ebay logs of elgin related items there are about 10,000 watches listed as being sold. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. There are mens and womens elgin antique pocket watches available and they feature an array of different colours and styles. The auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of the lot.
If youre a new or experienced collector, you can find an elgin pocket watch on ebay. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 210, which is working nicely. Get the best deals on elgin open face antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection. Many of the elgin movements are of interest primarily to pocket watch. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 19001909 when you shop the largest online selection at. The handsomely patterned movement is fully signed and the serial number 9,167,797 dates it back to around 1901. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by. Elgin is a minimally walkable city in kane county with a walk score of 42. Elgin gold plated full hunter pocket watch 1900 la45972. New listing antique 18s elgin 17 jewels pocket watch. The white enamel painted dial has black roman numerals with.
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