Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Nov 24, 2014 early elgin export watches, 18701888 1. The watches of the elgin almanac 18711876 luis casillas nawcc. Vintage 1889 elgin 18 size pocket watch hotdeals property room. Elgin production dates to date your watch use the serial number of. Jul 01, 2012 elgin pocket watch,antiquue, vintage,gold,around 1880s i think.
A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. For this reason, many factory production dates are approximate. The movement serial number is 1965182 and an inscription on the interior of the watch reads to evelyn from albert. Advance, age, atlas watch co california watch, the chief model, the convertible model, the h. 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. The elgin national watch company wasnt officially called that until 1875before then, it was just the national watch company. Najlepsze obrazy na tablicy pocket watches 148 patek philippe. Sep 15, 2009 this was the designation which elgin used for their gentlemans watch, which was generally a high quality watch, but not quite up to the quality of the bw raymondthe railroad watch. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online.
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. A spotlight on anonymous elgin watchesawatches that elgin did not put their signature on, and as such most people do not recognize. Charles, elgin, carpentersville, clintonville, dundee, geneva, kaneville, hampshire, il stay safe and healthy. 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. Jewel counts in the 1870s very few watches in the 1870s and 1880s had more than 15 jewels. Assorted arts, crafts, fashion, fripperies and oddities from 1870 to 1890. Antique pocket watches 18701879 year of manufacture for sale. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches 18 pocket watch 1870 1879 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin pocket. Production year approximate date the movement of a watch is produced. Early elgin stem wind watches, 18651878 slideshare. The purpose of this arrangement was that if the spring breaks, destructive recoil forces would not be applied to the vulnerable. Unfollow elgin 14k pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The only place you should see elgin is on the movement, where it will say elgin, ill.
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. The elgin national watch company, commonly known elgin watch company, from 1864 until its closure in 1968 was a major us watch maker. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. Elgin often preallocated round serial number blocks for particular watches. The website where you can find historical and technical. Elgin pocket watch 1930s thats actually a 12s grade 479, one of elgins streamline models.
Get the best deals on antique pocket watches 18701879 year of manufacture. Elgin pocket watch 1930s thats actually a 12s grade 479, one of elgin s streamline models. The serial number dates the watch production to 1872. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations.
T en years later the name was changed to the elgin national watch co. Elgin antique pocket watches with chronograph for sale ebay. Few watches were made in 1895 with 17 jewels most elgin watches had 7 jewels. On may 20, 1869 the first lady elgin made its appearance and was the first of a series of 10 size movements and it was also key wind. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. A motor or safety barrel is used in pocket watches around 1900, a reverse variant of the going barrel in which the spring is wound by turning the barrel, and turns the watch movement by the central arbor. September 2014 52 classic elgin national watch company 16 size, open face pocket watch from 1895 in a case by the waltham watch company. English sterling silver hallmarksno signature on dial 4. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. Spotlight on the cases of these elgin 1870s export watches, which very prominently figure some of aaron lufkin dennisons early work on casemaking and the beginnings of the dennison case company.
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. 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. This was followed on august 24, 1870 by the francis rubie, which was adjusted to temperature, on september 8, 1871 by the gail borden of elsie fame and on december 20, 1871 by the dexter street. When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. The hands are exceptionally fine, but this makes them delicate. So, it isnt surprising that they needed some way of organizing and classifying these watches to make it easier to manufacture, for marketing purposes and for watchmakers to. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. Elgin open face antique pocket watches 18701879 year of. The watches of the elgin almanac 18711876 luis casillas. Early elgin export watches, 18701888 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco september, 2015 2. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Raw production year data this is the raw production year data that i have found.
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. Dec 06, 2012 here is a video presentation of my 1899 elgin pocket watch, which traveled from the usa to england and then to romania, where i bought it. Pocket watch auction online onlyfriday, january 25, 2019 at 12. Early elgin export watches, 1870 1888 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco september, 2015 2. Factory records differ from yeartoyear and factorytofactory. Here are photos of an 18 size elgin pocket watch, one of the nicest elgin watches i have seen. Our company receives hundreds of packages from many sources every day.
Early elgin export watches, 18701888 linkedin slideshare. 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. Presentation summarizing current state of my research into pocket watches made for export in the 1870s by the elgin national watch company. Elgin pocket watch very early key wind big 18 size 1873 140 years ago the elgin watch company, one of the largest and greatest watch companies in the world made this watch in america. This pocket watch features a goldtone metal case with a shield and etched floral detail.
Stem wind june 1873 number blocks still in use for two setting lever variants. National museum of american history watch, railroad model pocket watch. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18701879 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 makers name on the dust cover could refer to the continuing company after his death. Raymond may 1869 marked the release of elgins first watch for women. A railroad chronometer or railroad standard watch is a specialized timepiece that once was.
Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. Elgin pocket watch big 18s from 1873 once upon a time. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run.
L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch. This channel is primarily about cars, watches and luxury goods. Generally, an ebook can be downloaded in five minutes or less. Identify the watch pretend you dont know the subject of this talk. The watch has a serial number 8727501 and is a grade 221, size 165 with 15 jewels. Farwell, father time in in 17 jewel through 21 jewel, w. Stunning, 18k gold with black enamel 1870 elgin hunting case pocket watch. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. This is an 18 size pocket watch and across this chromed railroad case is. Unfollow 1900 pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jun 11, 2014 kane county illinois 1870 map aurora, batavia, st. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible.
May 11, 2014 elgin often preallocated round serial number blocks for particular watches. Jun 15, 2016 1897 vintage elgin pocket watch 7j gold filled case 6s needs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. The time museum historical catalogue of american pocket watches. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin was the largest site dedicated to watch making in the world.
English 9k gold pocket watch 1870s at ashtonblakey vintage watches bizuteria, zegary. Unscratched white porcelain dial with om goantiques. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. See recent prices for elgin watches, learn the story behind the brands success, and know the key styles that are sought after by collectors. Pocket watch movements are occasionally engraved with the word adjusted, or adjusted to n positions. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. If any such watches were made, they were prototypes, and very rare. 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. The waltham watch company and the elgin watch company were both used as early as the. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket. One other thingconsidering the age, the dial should be marked national watch company, and not say elgin anywhere on it.
Apr 1, 1867 the first watch was delivered oct 14, 1867 first ryr nov 20, 1867 first tay nov 26, 1867 first gmw jan 4, 1868 first laf aug 1869aug 1870 first fer odg far fgo may 20 1869 first ldy may 12, 1874 national watch co became elgin national watch co 1951 50,000,000 according to elgin. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Here is a video presentation of my 1899 elgin pocket watch, which traveled from the usa to england and then to romania, where i bought it. From the very beginning, elgin was finishing and selling over 100 watches per day and were working on thousands more.
Beautiful elgin 14k gold pocketwatch made in 1887 in a dueber case double signed flowers and vines circle 4 columns which encase the inscription m a g. This is a 12 size by american standards so it is easy to slip in a vest pocket or in your favorite pair of jeans. Ore silver is an alloy that is hard to tell from silver. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Antique early elgin coin silver case pocket watch dates to 1878. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 1870 1879 when you shop the largest online selection at. Patent information guide with serial numbers and dates this list appears to be very similar to ehrhardts american pocket watch id and price guide book 2 pg 94 1867 101 1870 100,000 1874 200,000 1874 300,000 yes, a dup year 1875 400,000 1877 500,000 1879. Head 1mile south of the i80il47 interchange on il47, then west 12 mile on bedford rd us6.
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