Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. New listing solid gold elgin 6s hunter case pocket watch. In appreciation for years of unbiased service fort smith 1895. How do you determine if pocket watch is gold or gold. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket watches. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated pocket watches antique. Discussion in american pocket watches started by vandd, oct 19, 2009. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. A properly functioning hunter case has a latch, usually made of steel, which catches on the rim of the front cover, usually made of gold or gold plated brass, and keeps the cover closed. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co.
Antique 1891 elgin grade 73 model 5 18s 7j gold filled pocket watch asis b12cb this antique timepiece is overall in good condition. Antique circa 1895 14k gold elgin pocket watch ebth. Solid 14k yellow gold box hinged hunting case and 14k gold matching original vest chain. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press.
It is probably gold plated as on the back the gold is rubbed off along the edges in a few places. Antique 14 karat yellow gold engraved case elgin pocket watch, circa 1895. Elgin pocket watch repair i specialize in antique elgin pocket watch repair and and elgin pocket watch restoration. Antique 14 karat gold elgin pocket watch, circa 1895 at. I brought this pocket watch that i bought at a garage sale several months ago. The elgin watch company, out of elgin, illinois, was in business from 18641964, and while active, was the largestproducing american watch company, manufacturing an estimated half of all pocket watches dollar watches not included. Elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18 pocket watch for.
Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. The case would be replaced if it ever wore through to the brass. If the watch is solid gold it will be marked usually inside the case 10kt, 12kt,14kt, 18kt. Hamilton, illionois, waltham, howard and american watch company. Mans 1895 elgin pocket watch movement belt buckle gold.
What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Det passende elginlommeuret finner du pa chrono24 verdens storste markedsplass for luksusklokker. Make offer elgin 14k gold pocket watch 7 jewels grade 320 model hunter case a43 beautiful gold elgin 18s 11j full hunter pocket watch. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. Many were railroad watches or standard watches, as they were often called in the railroad industry, designed to meet railway standards. 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. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket. This is a beautiful vintage pocket watch movement mans belt buckle made with a real vintage 1920 elgin 7 jewel pocket watch movement. This elgin pocket watch in gold filled and has a glass face over the dial. To be a railroad grade watch, the following criteria must be met. Collection pocket watches 1800s to present illinois bunn special absolutely beautiful big 18 size full hunters case high grade 21j, gjs, adj 2 tone model 5 fine train stem wind and lever set movement circa 1902. Elgin 1898 filled antique jewel watch case pocket gold. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket. Ebth assumes all watches unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Shop for elgin gold pocket watches from the worlds finest dealers on 1stdibs. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Jul 16, 2014 antique vintage elgin pocket watch circa 1895 w 14k yellow gold case 37. 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. This old movement is mounted on a gold plated belt buckle base. How to determine the value of a pocket watch stories news how to determine the value of a. Antique 1891 elgin grade 73 model 5 18s 7j gold filled.
Elgin 14k gold 16 size box hinge hunters case, circa 1895 case. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. It is not in the best of condition, the minute hand is. The watch case companies guaranteed their best gold filled cases to wear permanently. Sold for 350 via cortrie spezial auktionen september 2015.
Antique large 1895 elgin pocket watch 15 jewels size 18 s. We have one of the largest collections of railroad grade and keywind pocket watches on the internet. The brass watch movement is the old style from the early 1900s which is becoming more rare all the time. Sep 21, 2017 14k gold elgin ornateantiquehuntingcase pocket watchc1889. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. Antique vintage elgin pocket watch circa 1895 w 14k yellow gold case 37. Antique 14k rose and yellow gold elgin pocket watch repousse bird c. Find great deals on ebay for elgin 14k pocket watch and elgin pocket watch 18k. Perfect original white porcelain dial has no chips, no cracks and no hairlines.
Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Elgin gold plated pocket watches antique 18901899 year of. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. New listingantique 1895 elgin coin silver gold fancy engrave half hunter case pocket watch. To open the watch, you depress the crown the winding knob which is connected through a spring to the latch. Prices for most elgin gold pocket watches on 1stdibs are negotiable. Brief history of the elgin national watch company including watch serial numbers and production dates.
Our mission is to build connections that last and to become your single vendor solution. Vintage wrist and pocket watch boxes girards vintage. Antique elgin 1895 hunting case pendant pocket watch 14k. Great 20 year yellow gold filled case has a fine horse head on the case back. Sep 23, 2014 1895 antique elgin national watch pocket watch 7j 16s crescent. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1. The watch companies, such as hamilton, keystonehoward, illinois, elgin and others also probably stood behind their cases, to not do so would seem to have been unthinkable to them. This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent certified master electronic watchmaker.
Antique elgin pocket watch 15 jewel fortune gold filled large. By 1910, word of elgin s obsession with precision had spread around the world. Antique vintage elgin pocket watch circa 1895 w 14k yellow gold. Elgin 14k gold 16 size box hinge hunters case, circa 1895. I asked the guy if he had any jewelry, and he told me he has a gold watch and hell sell it to me if the price. Im sure you know the purity of gold is given in karats 12kt 50% purity, 24kt 100% pure, etc. 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. Full hunter gold pocket 10k65 7jewels filled case antique watch elgin 36. Its not uncommon for customers to get 1525% off the list price after negotiating. Revolver comes with its original holster made by w. Antique elgin 1895 hunting case pendant pocket watch 14k gold w 14k chain.
It has a sunken dial for the seconds dial and the back of the case is blank. American elgin 14k yellow gold hunter case pocket watch. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs antique 14k gold elgin pocket watch, circa 1895. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. Youll see a make an offer button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. 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. Vintage swiss yellow gold pocket watch by patek philippe. This item, 1895 14k gold elgin double hunter pocket watch, is part of the auction. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches. Raymond railroad grade 14k solid yellow gold and heavy vest chain box hinged hunting case circa. Traces the evolution of the elgin national watch company, americas largest watch manufacturer, from their founding in 1864 until their demise 100 years later.
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