One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. 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. Antique 14 karat gold elgin pocket watch, circa 1895 at. Elgin open face 14 karat yellow gold antique pocket watch gr 315 12s 15 jewel. In appreciation for years of unbiased service fort smith 1895. So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. Marked philadelphia watch case co guaranteed twenty years 8681232 on watch case elgin natl watch co 17750693. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. You are viewing a 14k gold filled open face pocket watch. New listing antique elgin gold filled pocket watch. Shop forand learn about vintage and antique elgin pocket watches. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co.
You are viewing a very fine quality 14k gold hunting case pocket watch. Buck knives buck 110 folding hunter custom antique gold corelon pocket knife knives. Antique vintage elgin pocket watch circa 1895 w 14k yellow. I went in to ask the owner if he had any high grade pocket watches to sell and he brought out a couple of bunn specials and this little gold 12s hunter. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket watches. The crystal has a very tiny chip near the rim at 5. Elgin antique full hunter 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch gr 339 17jewel. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Open face, first inner closure is marked keystone watch case with a crown atop a set of scales. If youve always wanted to own a piece of functional american history, without breaking the bank, then a. Antique pocket and wristwatches generally do not command high prices.
You can also refer to an elgin serial number chart. The case is heavily engraved on both sides, one side has a monogram in the engraving plate and the other side has a small castle engraved. 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. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. Hamilton, illionois, waltham, howard and american watch company. Antique elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch, front and back of case are intricately engraved. All things being equal, antique pocket watch value will increase as time goes by. Shop luxury and designer pocket watches and other gold antique and vintage watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers.
Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Shop for unique and designer 14k gold pocket watches from the worlds best jewelers at 1stdibs. I remember years ago lots of years seeing my first little 23j elgin gr 190 in an old jewelry store in elizabethtown kentucky. We hope that the information weve provided helps you learn more about your watch, and helps you become a more informed buyer or seller of vintage watches. Womens watches were normally of this form, with a watch fob that was more decorative. Antique 1920s elgin 14k solid white gold 17 jewels 44mm watch running. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment. Antique elgin father time 21j solid silver open face size 18s rr pocket watch. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. It is not in the best of condition, the minute hand is broken and the inside of the lid is badly scratched. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold.
Elgin pocket watch, bee watch case, bird pocket watch, 6s elgin watch, full. For an online appraisal, i am listing one that is well visited and appears to be very well priced. An antique elgin gold filled hunting case pocket watch with a beautifully engraved case and an antique elgin gold filled convertible pocket watch. There is an acidtest mark near the back edge of the pocket watch. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online.
The outside is engraved with a beautiful pastoral scene with room for a custom monogram. Vintage elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch manual winding 37 mm. These antique watches were symbols of americas emergence from an agricultural country into an industrial power. Antique 14 karat yellow gold engraved case elgin pocket watch, circa 1895 elgin full hunter 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch 7 jewel guilloche case antique screw back goldplated pocket watch signed elgin natl watch co. Elgin yellow gold plated hunting case pocket or pendant watch.
Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. This generously sized elgin pocket watch dates back to 1891 and is in great condition. I have not asked if they do further discount basically the pocket watch is an 18ct gold full hunter elgin pocket watch made in 1888, they said both sides of the case are polished with no engine turned design or engraving of any sort and the hinges are in excellent condition with a great spring. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. We have one of the largest collections of railroad grade and keywind pocket watches on the internet. Check out peter planess antiques roadshow appraisal of this gold waltham pocket watch, ca. Elgin 14ct gold, ruby and diamond pocket watch, with a white enamel dial, with roman numerals, and subsidiary dial set with in gold case beautifully engraved with chased cupid holding torch set with ruby, verso chased with shield medallion, total weight 37 show 7 more like this. Wheeler 1893 pocket watch gf hunter case 3 covers size 18s. The collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches this website is dedicated to helping people find out about their elgin pocket watches. By the officers of the us federal court western district of arkansas. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly.
Find great deals on ebay for antique elgin pocket watch and antique gold elgin pocket watch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The case opens to reveal a white dial with black roman numeral hour indicators and two iridescent, fine spade hands. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage gold color pocket watch chain 1178long antique pocket watch.
Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Others assume that the watch comes with the correct case, or if it could be cased in anything, a gold filled case. Elgin gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Sunglasses giardinelli york french for sale collectible. Mar 31, 2012 i have an antique elgin pocket watch that is 106 years old according to the researched production date. By selling directly to the consumer, they were able to eliminate the costly sales and distribution channel. There are a few web sites out there that are about wrist watches, some about pocket watches too, but ive struggled to come across many that have enough information in the one place to be of much use. Apr 21, 2020 need help pricing an antique pocket watch. I love both the 12s riverside max and the grades 190 and 194 elgin. It has the initials ejc engraved on the back and the inside plate reads.
The case features decorative foliate grooving with a small cartouche depicting architecture. Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. 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. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985.
Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Vintage estate and antique jewelry value guide heritage. Gold 1912 elgin mechanical pocket watch grade 311 7 jewels 12s antique nice. Make offer 14k gold shell hampden hunter case antique pocket watch 16size keeps time c. Hunter, 14kt rose gold, measures 54mm in diameter, case number a11501. Elgin openface 14 karat gold antique pocket watch gr 364 12s 15j 1910. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin pocket watch. Elgin full hunter 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch 7 jewel guilloche case. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois.
Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. The first good guide book is the complete price guide to watches by cooksey shugart, tom engle and richard gilbert. Elgin pocket watch value understanding their value youtube. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts.
Antique goldfilled 1912 elgin pocket watch 1 34 inches. This is a 16 size watch, bearing a fine 15 jewel movement. Do you often wonder what the actual value of antique pocket watches is. Antique 1882 elgin national 14k gold pocket watch 18s 11j key. New listing 1880,s solid gold elgin pocket watch hunter high clam. The majority of antique and vintage huntercase watches have the lidhinges at the 9. This would be a pocket watch value plucked from a reputable pocket watch guide book, for example. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1. Elgin full hunter 14k yellow gold antique pocket watch size 0.
Heres an up to date reference of pocket watch prices taken from sales on ebay that will help you to research real time prices this page will eventually grow to be quite long, so rather than rearange everything into pocket watch makes, heres a handy search tool for this page only. But an 18k gold watch is far more valuable than any other timepiece. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Antique solid 18k gold pocket watch singing bird boxes. White enamel with painted roman numerals and blued steel hands. 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. Elgin gold filled pocket watch with updown indicator, circa 1928 view this item and discover similar for sale at elgin bw raymond model patented gold filled pocket watch with updown indicator and subsidiary seconds.
Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket. Elgin mechanical with manual winding, serial number 3040022. Antique 14k gold pocket watches 128 for sale at 1stdibs. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. The burlington watch company, was a mailorder sales company. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 123. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair.
In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade elgin or the earlier national watch co. This watch is in beautiful condition but i dont know its value. By 1910, word of elgin s obsession with precision had spread around the world. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Antique elgin pocket watch 17 jewels gold filled description.
Jul 20, 2017 antique 1882 elgin national 14k gold pocket watch 18s 11j. A jewler that has recently looked at the watch said that read more. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Apr 12, 2017 this is where i am from and what inspires some of my jewerly. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction.
Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Before 195254ish, very few models were issued a name, most had a style number and while elgin had up to 300 models on sale a year, most of these were the same core model with options some models were avaliable in filled, yellow gold, white gold, green gold, plain bezel, engraved bezel as an example in the later years elgin would still. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. The face bears two dials, one for seconds and the other for minutes and hours. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Get the best deal for elgin gold plated antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Gold pocket watches and gold fill pocket watches available. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold antique pocket watches when you. Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. If the watch has little or no damage then it will also be worth a lot more than one that perhaps looks battered. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch.
The elgin watch company began production in 1866 in illinois and introduced the b. Jul 16, 2014 antique vintage elgin pocket watch circa 1895 w 14k yellow gold case 37. Insurance valuation is usually based on replacement value if you had to replace the item from a retail source, what would it cost. The value of antique or vintage watches is determined by several factors. Open face mens elgin watch, gold fill circa 1935, grade 315, size 12s. Please not our shop and antiques centre is closed due to the circumstances we will keep you advised. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. Mar 27, 2012 what is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Antique hampden pocket watch fancy gold filled 6s original paper label runs a27. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Current value of a 14k, 15 jewel, elgin pocket watch, year 1911, grade 354, excellent condition, awc co. Elgin 14k yellow gold vintage hand wind mens pocket watch. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with those made after that period containing one letter.
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