The online database for the elgin watch company can tell you a great deal of information about your watch, based on just the serial number off the movement. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18801889 when you. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in the united states. Everything youve ever wanted to know about the pocket watch. A 19th century gold plated half hunter pocket watch by. This watch has a white dial decorated with black roman numerals, slender spade hands, an inlaid seconds dial and is marked elgin natl watch co. Please use appropriate caution with vendor sites which do not provide locations or phone numbers. A 19th century gold plated half hunter pocket watch by elgin not running, a 20th century duke railway timekeeper af, and one other modern quartz pocket watch auction details collectors and interiors sale. An elgin watch co full hunter pocket watch, the circular white enamel dial signed elgin natl watch co. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Nov 24, 2014 early elgin export watches, 18701888 1.
And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images that features 19th century photos available for quick and easy download. Shop 19th century pocket watches at 1stdibs, the premier resource for and other period jewelry from the worlds best dealers. 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 founder of the elgin area historical society was local author and historian madeline. You can also order a catalog or credit application here. Vintage 19th century gold filled elgin pocket watch get a great deal with this online auction for a watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. If you would like to add insurance, certified mail, or other options, please let me know and we can recalculate the price. Elgin pocket watch the following is an interesting story about the elgin pocket watch company. Unfollow 1900 pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Get the best deal for antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture from the. An albert chain describes a typical pocket watch chain that has a drop a small additional section of chain descending from the tbar that attaches to a waistcoat or jacket lapel. Find the perfect deal for elgin full hunter antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with.
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. Attached to the case is a long, 10 karat gold woven chain. The movement is also sometimes called the watch works. Many were railroad watches or standard watches, as they were often called in the railroad industry, designed to meet railway standards. Watch is a grade 478, 16 size, 21 jewels, made about 1924. Condition brass plated stand is missing its hook, watch is tested and in good working order. Ailgin is a town former cathedral city and formerly a royal burgh in moray, scotland. English sterling silver hallmarksno signature on dial 4. The bouma collection sale 2 by webbs auction house issuu. Early 20th century gold filled elgin pocket watch with stand. This was a big heavy watch and the case was decorated attractivly. Shop by year of manufacture such as 18901899, 18801889, 1920now. Aug 19, 2014 l epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch 1850 the watch is marked l epine paris however the movement is a typical mid 19th century swiss bar. Vintage 19th century gold filled elgin pocket watch.
The case serial number is 6014539, stamped on the interior near the hinge. L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch. Ceramics meissen porcelain cup and saucer late 19th century his states that the cup and. An elegant, 10 karat gold pocketwatch with engraved floral motifs on both sides of its case. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. Identify the watch pretend you dont know the subject of this talk. L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch 1850 the watch is marked l epine paris however the movement is a typical mid 19th century swiss bar.
The makers name on the dust cover could refer to the continuing company after his death. 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. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Weather condition could be damaging to abandoned sculptures. Find the perfect 19th century pocket watch stock photo. Companies like elgin, waltham, hamilton and illinois were creating new and innovative watches, improving accuracy and pushing the rules of design. See more ideas about vintage watches, watches for men and watches. A 19th century gold plated half hunter pocket watch by elgin. There, the church of birnie kirk was built in 1140 and serves the.
The town originated to the south of the river lossie on the higher ground above the floodplain where the town of birnie is. Of course i have seen some strange pocket watch matchups over the years. By 1964, after a midcentury decade that saw the rise of the elite lord and lady elgin series, the original elgin factory closed. The dial is set in an intricately carved rose gold filled bezel with a ring finial to. One of the largest watch companies in america and the whole world. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. The gold filled case was made by the american watch case company and is the fortune model. Pocket post elgin multicolor gold 6 size hunters case pocket watch. An early 20th century gold filled elgin pocket watch with two inch face, a white enamel dial, second hand, and fob hook. Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you shop the. The first major addition to the town centre was the assembly rooms, built in 1821 by the trinity lodge of freemasons, at the corner of high street and north street. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket.
The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. The watch itself has a face with roman numbers, and a separate interior dial for seconds. New listing elgin 18s flip out case pocket watch b. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18801889 when you shop the largest online selection at. Old pocket watches pocket watch antique pendant watch beautiful watches krishna clocks crock pot 19th century spaces. Early 20th century gold filled elgin pocket watch with.
Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. Round, blue enamel, gold arabic numeral hour markers, gold dot outer minutes track, sunken subsidiary seconds dial at 6 oclock, gold louis xiv hands, elgin. In the 19th century, the old medieval town of elgin was swept away. Early elgin export watches, 18701888 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco september, 2015 2. It is the administrative and commercial centre for moray. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Pocket watch use is said to have peaked in the 19th century when the manufacture and design of the watches was at its height. Shop 19th century pocket watches at 1stdibs, the premier resource for and other period jewelry from the. Vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage elgin or the earlier national watch co. Hunting case watches, popular during the 19th century, have a springhinged circular metal lid or cover.
Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection. By the end of the 15th century, springdriven clocks appeared in italy, and in germany. The elgin watch company also known as the elgin national watch company was the largest american watch manufacturer in terms of total production volume. Pocket watch stock photo download image now istock. The company produced many of the selfwinding wristwatch movements made in the united states beginning with the 607 and 618 calibers which were bumper wind and the calibers 760 and 761 30 and 27 jewels respectively. Many of the elgin movements are of interest primarily to pocket watch.
Railroad pocket watches companies such as elgin, waltham, and hamilton invested in pocket watch design in the late 19th century because railroads needed highly accurate, precision timepieces so their locomotive engineers could maintain strict schedules, thus avoiding collisions. Unfollow elgin pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. The following is an interesting story about the elgin pocket watch company. Companies such as elgin, waltham, and hamilton invested in pocket watch design in the late 19th. Elgin full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors promised seven of waltham watch companys best watchmakers and machinists. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches 18601869 when you shop the largest online selection at. I open the back and there was a elgin 7j movement in it. Make offer 19th century elgin hunters case pocket watch solid 14k 1887 works perfect 57.
Download watch repair for beginners an illustrated howtoguide for the beginner watch repairer. Queen victorias husband was particularly keen on them hence the name. B eautiful antique elgin pocket watch with 10k gold filled case. 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. A complete library of books available on clock repair, price guides, shop techniques, service manuals, and everything horological. A 1888 elgin pocket watch with late 19th century rose gold filled crescent watch case co. You must give the letter prefix of the serial number, if there is one. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working well. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Except for sites in the nawcc domains, the nawcc does not endorse any of these sites or the products or services that may be offered. Rare 1875 elgin pocket watch late 19th century 11 jewel etsy. A, seven jewels and it has the serial number 22743944 which dates it back to 1920. Focused primarily on volume production, but made both low and high grade watches. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin.
Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Make offer 19th century amedee paillard 18k gold swiss pocket watch all original. Albert pocket watch chains were popular in the 19th century. The concept of the pocket watch began in the 16th century. Eldin found sculpture in bad conditions and unprotected exposure to the sun and dirt. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For more information see the watch serial number web page. An albert chain describes a typical pocket watch chain that has a drop a small additional section of chain descending from the t. Iwc, like all watch companies founded in the 19th century, produced pocket watches for. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. Lord thomas elgin was a british ambassador to constantinople at the beginning of the 19th century, and definitely, he understands the value of cultural heritage of greece and the value of parthenon sculpture. Concepts of nostalgia, sense of time,ageing,time passing. Mar 28, 2020 a 19th century gold plated half hunter pocket watch by elgin not running, a 20th century duke railway timekeeper af, and one other modern quartz pocket watch collectors and interiors sale sale dates. May 11, 2014 watches of the elgin almanac 1871 1876 1.
Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. The watches of the elgin almanac 1871 1876 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco may 11, 2014 2. White enamel dial has roman numerals and seconds dial at 6. The company built the elgin national watch company observatory in 1910 to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches.
Front of an elgin pocket watch from 1911 in a hunterstyle closed case with the stem located at the. 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. The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. A large 19th century american open face elgin pocket watch, c. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. Alft in his book a history of elgin history the elgin area historical society held its first official meeting at larsen junior high school on january 18, 1961, in february the society passed a constitution, bylaws and elected of officers. Over the course of a century, the dream factory just north of chicago had produced half of all jeweled pocket and wristwatches manufactured in the united states. Get a great deal with this online auction for a watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. 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.