Elgin yellow gold filled hunters case pocket watch, circa. Check out our gold pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from. 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. There are two main styles of pocket watch, the huntercase pocket watch and the openface pocket watch. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. 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. Make offer 18s 21j waltham grade 845 pocket watch in gold filled case model 1892. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. The 14k gold is a soft metal and many did not hold up over the last 121 years. Vintage gold pocket watch in nice hunter caseas is. Rare antique elgin pocket watch housed in this stunning solid 14k. This elgin pocket watch in gold filled and has a glass face over the dial. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches.
Had to take apart, clean, adjust balance, replace hands. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Watch opens to reveal a white face with roman numerals. Antique 14k gold pocket watches 128 for sale at 1stdibs. The item 1907 elgin 19j grade 189 hunter case gold filled pocket watch runs well is in sale since sunday, april 5, 2020. Find elgin 14k pocket watch from a vast selection of 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. Request additional images or videos from the seller. This elgin has the desired configuration of the elgin grade 295 movement, hand engraved 14k gold case, custom hand painted dial with gold and silver highlights. Elgin pocket watch 14k solid trigold case fancy dial grade 354.
Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Open if you prefer to see the face of your vintage elgin pocket watch without opening anything, you can choose this kind of design. It will need a service or repair to keep perfect time, has sat idle for years. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors promised seven of waltham watch companys best watchmakers and machinists. Dec 19, 2017 type pocket watch dial illinois bunn special. All leather pocket watch case keeps your pocket watch securely in place and protected with a foldover flap and snap. Others assume that the watch comes with the correct case, or if it could be cased in anything, a gold filled case. Elgin solid 14 kt gold hunters case 17 jewel, very rare and to have in solid gold only adds to the beauty and rarity of this pocket watch, the movement is perfect in every way, runs like new, the case is all original and perfect, all numbers match, a very heavy solid gold case, dont miss this opportunity to own this remarkable piece, it truly is a wonderfully crafted masterpiece of.
Learn how to tell if your watch case is gold or gold plated. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. New listing illinois elgin pocket watch case 16 size tricolor is in great condition. Elgin giant 10k gold filled, guaranteed for 20 years up to march 1900. Swiss made gold and silver watch cases were not hallmarked in switzerland until hallmarks for watch cases were introduced by swiss law in 1880. So, if someone is selling a watch as solid gold, and it has a movement. New listing vintage elgin hunter sterling silver case pocket watch with inlayed characters. Elgin yellow gold filled hunters case pocket watch, circa 1911. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for hampden pocket watches.
I find using my finger nail to be quite effective and it is soft enough to. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Gold filled cases will be less dense, but they will also be stiffer.
Open the case back of the watch and write down the serial number inscribed on the gear movement. Here are some of the more common types of closures or covers you can choose for your pocket watch from elgin. Hampden movements were frequently offered factory fitted into dueber cases. Illinois watch case company elgin giant case grade. The lord elgin watch should have a gold backplate and 21jewel movements. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. On your pocket watch you should see two serial numbers, one on the case and one on the inner movement of the watch. Antique elgin open face gold 7j 12s pocket watch 040030 duration. Elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches for sale ebay. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. Elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18 pocket watch for. Since the company is american the decorative figure has whatever meaning. Illinois bunn special railroad grade gold plated full hunter skeleton pocket tiffany co pocket watch celtic square knot mens gold plated charles hubert mechanical pocket watch elgin watches s for. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors.
The attached picture is from an octagonal 12s case cover, very much an art deco look, and states. Mar 31, 2012 i have an antique elgin pocket watch that is 106 years old according to the researched production date. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. These 14k gold hunter case pocket watches are getting hard to locate in good condition. This elgin pocket watch features an engraving of a bird surrounded by flowers on front side, and a floral design on back. Before that date gold cases were usually stamped with their carat fineness by the case maker, and silver was marked with its millesimal fineness, usually 800, or sometimes just fine silver. Elgin giant case stamped 14k warranted 25 years double. Elgin gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Used elgin pocket watch for sale in fort worth letgo. Also, i have a howard and waltham i believe are as well. Belt loop allows you to wear the case on your belt. Different versions of elgin pocket watches have closures that can complete the timepieces you like. Antique elgin 14k solid gold star case pocket watch 2 14 inch long 55 gram. A good description of how to open a pocket watch case and background information can be found here.
Elgin 18 karat yellow gold hunting case pocket watch. Mar 27, 2012 we have an 1868, 7 jewel, grade 55, elgin pocket watch. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Elgin and seth thomas hunter case pocket watches youtube. A few years later, after producing about 20,000 cases, the firm was lured to elgin by the offer to assist with a. A jewler that has recently looked at the watch said that read more. Pocketwatch 101 materials used in pocketwatch cases.
Antique elgin 0s 7j pw ps gold filled hunter case pocket watchoffered is an antique elgin 0 size 7 jewel pendant wind and set gold filled hunter case pocket watch in very good running condition. Discussion in american pocket watches started by vandd, oct 19, 2009. This gold filled beauty has a 7 jewel manual wind movement. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. The hunting case design with dust cover is 36mms diameter with. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Here we have a lovely americanmade c1918 12 size elgin pocketwatch with a stunning multicolor dial in an elgin period box. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity.
Elgin pocket watch, bee watch case, bird pocket watch, 6s elgin watch, full hunter, edwardian pocket watch. Watch serial number information a lot of information can be determined about your elgin watch from just the serial number on the movement where the gears are. There have been fake solid gold cases made that are designed to be soft and flexible, like a real solid gold case, so this isnt a fool proof method. Antique 14k rose and yellow gold elgin pocket watch repousse bird c. Folks we are pleased to offer for your consideration this beautiful antique elgin gentlemans dress pocket watch circa 1896. Youll see a make an offer button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. While opening a watch isnt rocket science, a watch can be damaged if you try to open it incorrectly. The enamel dial has a white background with a subtle yellow center. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. Your watch case was made by the dueber watch case manufacturing co. Its not uncommon for customers to get 1525% off the list price after negotiating. 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.
Nov 27, 2015 this how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. Shop for unique and designer 14k gold pocket watches from the worlds best jewelers at 1stdibs. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin pocket watch. Used elgin pocket watch for sale in fort worth elgin pocket watch posted by kenny lowe in fort worth.
Pristine elgin pocket watch the gentlemens dress pocket. Vintage elgin pocket watch, production year 1902, size 6s, 15. Heavy 14 karat gold full engraved full hunter case elgin antique pocket watch. Antique elgin 1895 hunting case pendant pocket watch 14k. M93 1873 near mint 146 year old elgin 10 size key wind dexter st. Buy elgin solid gold pocket watches and get the best deals. To determine the year that your elgin pocket watch was made you need to. The dueber special grade of case was a gold filled case. In the encyclopedia article on the illinois watch case co. A gold laurel pattern borders right where the colors changes from white to yellow. Elgin gold plated 18 pocket watch antique pocket watches for sale. Antique elgin 1895 hunting case pendant pocket watch 14k gold w 14k chain.
This elgin pocket watch is a hefty size 16 and measures 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online. Some books assume that the watch is in mint condition and the values they list will be the very top dollar. Describes most commonly used metals for vintage watch cases. Elgin full hunter gold plated antique pocket watches for. Many were railroad watches or standard watches, as they were often called in the railroad industry, designed to meet railway standards. Find the serial number on a website that lists elgin serial numbers to verify authenticity, such as elgin watches see resources. Make offer elgin 18s 11j lever set 14k gold filled hunter case pocket watch runs.
I have a elgin giant watch case that is stamped 14k warranted 25 years double stock pride,i heard that some double stock cases was 2 different carats but i know pride means 14 gold,is the case i have solid gold or gold filled or 14 gold. Vintage elgin pocket watch, production year size 15 jewels, 14 k gold hunter. For example, at the bottom of this web page is a table that can tell you approximately what year your watch was made. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches.
Pocket post elgin multicolor gold 6 size hunters case pocket watch. Elgin pocket watch with open face, gold filled case. How to tell if a pocket watch is gold image of blouse. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Antique full hunter goldplated engine turned case elgin pocket watch. The blauer gold case is also unusual in my experience. Get the best deals on elgin full hunter gold plated 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. Is there a mark or lack of marks that will indicate this. Beautiful victorian period elgin pocket watch, circa 1899. Customs services and international tracking provided. What is the approximate value and where would we offer it for sale.
Dec 27, 2009 repair of a 1904 hunter case 15 jewel elgin pocket watch. Raymond 14kt gold hunter case pocket watch, running, rr dial. Antique elgin 14k solid gold star case pocket watch 2 14 inch long. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Prices for most elgin gold pocket watches on 1stdibs are negotiable. Find great deals on ebay for elgin 14k pocket watch and elgin pocket watch 18k. The outer rim of the watch has roped style beadwork, while the inside face displays roman numeral digits and a circular second hand dial. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore.
Antique 14 karat yellow gold engraved case elgin pocket watch, circa 1895. Beautiful gold ladies honey case, gold filled pocket watch. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Just serviced, nice, gold 1917 waltham 12s model 1894 pocket watch. Get the best deals on elgin double hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on elgin sterling silver antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The most common elgin pocket watch material is metal. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues. The dust cover is engraved with a an elgin frame, but is otherwise blank as well the piece is a 17 jewel movement that is made by elgin and is stamped 20651766. How can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold. Elgin 18s 11j lever set 14k gold filled hunter case pocket watch.
Antique 14 karat gold elgin pocket watch, circa 1895 at. You can see a picture of the movement which helps confirm the information, a catalog description and where it fit in elgin s line of ladies watches on page 75 of the 1903 oy company catalog. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. Elgin pocket watch in gold dueber case nawcc message board. The first good guide book is the complete price guide to watches by cooksey shugart, tom engle and richard gilbert. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated 18 pocket watch antique. For elgin watches, case serial numbers on solid gold watches will usually be only 10% or less of the serial number on the movement. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Pocketwatches elgin 12size pocketwatch w multicolor dial. They stayed separate until about 1925 when the companies were legally merged. Elgin and seth thomas hunter case pocket watches duration.
Weighing 85 grams, it has a manual hand wind movement, solid 18k rose gold case and was sold with a handmade wooden leatherbound box. Superb antique gold plated elgin illinois cased pocket watch in full working order circa 1920. Elgin pocket watch understanding serial numbers youtube. How to take out pocket watch movement from its case.
The crown sometimes needs to be depressed slightly to engage the winding clutch, mentioned for accuracy. Make offer 129 year old elgin 10k gold filled hunter case fancy dial great pocket watch. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. Shop for elgin gold pocket watches from the worlds finest dealers on 1stdibs. Short video of some 18s hunter case pocket watches. Many experienced collectors can tell a gold filled case by just feeling the watch case. Elgin full hunter 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch 7.
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