What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Gold pocket watches and gold fill pocket watches available. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. 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. The company would go on to produce many varieties of pocket watches and wristwatches through the 1970s, and elgin watches are now valuable collectors items. Sold for 350 via cortrie spezial auktionen september 2015. Antique elgin pocket watch 15 jewel fortune gold filled large. Vintage ladies 6 size elgin grade 117 running pocket watch. Elgin gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. The price guide method the online elgin database method the ebay completed auctions method the appraisal method. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom.
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This video will help you understand how to work out the year of manufacture for your elgin pocket watch. Pocket watches 19401949 year of manufacture for sale ebay. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. First, enter the serial number off the movement of the watch. How to tell if a pocket watch is gold image of blouse. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. There is a list of known errors in the elgin section that will give you an idea of the types of errors you may find in the rest of the book. The arbiters of time 1903 elgin pocket watches advertisement original paper ephemera authentic vintage print magazine adarticle. If a reliable jeweler valued it that high then it has to be for the gold value in the case. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. Elgin double hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Elgin 14 karat solid yellow gold art deco open faced pocket watch, circa 1915. Elgin gm wheeler antique pocket watch 18s 15j gr 75 c. Antique elgin grade 73 18s scalloped open face pocket watch 1897 full plate. Vintage gold color pocket watch chain 1178long antique pocket watch. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Discussion in american pocket watches started by nickb, jan 17, 2008. 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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Elgin pocket watch, bee watch case, bird pocket watch, 6s elgin watch, full. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. For sale on 1stdibs elgin open face 18k white gold pocket watch size 12s. 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 pocket watch repair i specialize in antique elgin pocket watch repair and and elgin pocket watch restoration. Hunter antique elgin pocket watch keywind set hunter case keystone coin silver. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin pocket watch. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches 19001909 year of.
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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. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Gram weight of pocket watch cases nawcc message board. Elgin pocket watch value understanding their value. Elgin 18k yellow gold hunting case pocket watch manual winding. Antique elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch, front and back of case are intricately engraved. Price and other details may vary based on size and color. However, beware that gold scrappers will only pay for the. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
However, if you are buying for yourself the monetary value may not be of much concern. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Even if in nonworking condition, gold watches can have considerable value, depending upon the gold weight, specific karat, current gold spot price, and the dealer s spot price discount. We have modern and vintage pocket watches in gold, steel and platinum cases. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Instant download printable art, elgin watches bicycle for two 1920s. Shop for unique and designer 14k gold pocket watches from the worlds best jewelers at 1stdibs. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production.
For example, at the bottom of this web page is a table that can tell you approximately what year your watch was made. Appraisal of antique elgin ladies pocket watch in hunting case. The elgin watch company began production in 1866 in illinois and introduced the b. Vintage elgin railroad pocket watch, 10 k gold filled case, 21 jewels, 8 adjustments old pocket watches pocket watch antique armani watches for men luxury watches antique watches vintage watches railroad pocket watch cool watches wrist watches. Whether your style is fullon retro or you just want a piece to class up your wardrobe, pocket watches are eyecatching and functional. Make offer 196 lord elgin 21 jewel yellow gold filled pocket watch running circa. 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. Elgin white gold antique art deco pocket watch, 1922 for.
A gold pocket watch with huntercase and watch chain. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out. Answer a lot depends on the pocket watch such as the year of it the gold value the amount of gold you need to run the sn from then back inside of the. Elgin 14 karat multicolor gold 17jewel antique pocket. Antique 14k gold pocket watches 128 for sale at 1stdibs. 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. You can also refer to an elgin serial number chart.
Masonic elgin full hunter gold plated pocket watch and chain circa 1919. Elgin pocket watch value the value is improved by the condition as well. Masonic elgin full hunter gold plated pocket watch and chain. Elgin crafted a nice selection of vintage pocket watches in various styles that you can find for sale at inexpensive prices on ebay.
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To be a railroad grade watch, the following criteria must be met. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. 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. Find out the real value of your elgin pocket watch value by using the movement serial number. 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. Gold 1912 elgin mechanical pocket watch grade 311 7 jewels 12s antique nice. 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. Along with a lot of other information about your watch, toward the bottom will be a link to the search ebay logs for the same grade as your watch. New listing elgin seven jewels size 12 pocket watch. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Elgin open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
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