Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Elgin pocket watch value explained including how to determine the real value of your pocket watch by using the elgin pocket watch serial number. Also ive been looking on ebay and havent seen another one like it, its silver colored, and on either side of elgin there is. The inner face of thewatch casehas the inscription keystone watch case,an urn shaped stamp below that the letter c,then below it usa. Search through hundreds of auto parts brands like elgin at. Pocket driver constant voltage led driver keystone. 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. 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. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Almost 8,900 movements were completed, but unsold when the purchase took place. There are no karat marks, instead a symbol on inside of back cover and inside of cuvette. In the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and dates. Winding and setting your american and swiss pocket watch.
Size 6 pocket watch, serial number 9098435 made in 1899. I wound and ran this watch for about 12hours and it started up on its own, but i can not ensure its accuracy to keep exact time and due to its age it may require regulated. A vintage pocket watch by elgin in a j boss keystone case. Elgin pocket watch w keystone case i used to wear it on a semi regular basis, but it has been dormant for several years now. Used elgin pocket watch for sale in fort worth letgo. Howard name in 1902 and subsequently sold watches under that name known as keystonehoward watches.
Make offer 256 elgin pocket watch, deco, odd, unusual shaped, rare case, 14k gold filled. From the serial number i have found that it is a 300 grade, size 16, 15 jewel movement made in 1904. The first watch elgin made, an 18 sized b w raymond railroad grade watch, was finished in 1867 and over the next 100 years. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in the united states. Elgin also known as elginnorfolk was a federal electoral district represented in the canadian house of commons from 1935 to 1997. Illustrated priced catalog of watch cases 1909 the keystone watch case co. The number stamped on the empty case is 778518 and the number on the watch case is 6154821. Daves watch parts and tools collectable watches and. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. This led drivers compact form factor minimizes shadowing, making it ideal for signage applications.
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. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 19001909 when you shop the largest. An older elgin gold filled pocket watch in a keystone case is coupled with an empty keystone gold filled pocket watch case. Vintage elgin exhibition case pocket watch 17jewels class 110 model 7. Elgin rare gold filled keystone case railroad manual winding. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Elgin pocket watch with keystone case and more ebth. Jan 03, 2011 more information at antique elgin pocket watch movt serial.
Search for elgin pocket watches in inventory elgin in 1863, the idea of beginning a large watch company in the west was discussed by mr. Elgin rare gold filled keystone case railroad manual. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. What is the value of elgin pocket watch with keystone watch case. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. 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. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. The back side has a engraved label that says standard with the number 64680 at the bottom of the emblem. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pocket watches shops. Stories news how to determine the value of a pocket watch.
I carry a 1904 elgin 17j pocket watch most days, and. Keystone pocket watch info by pocket watch database. He said that he had my wifes grandfathers old elgin pocket watch that didnt work anymore and that if i wanted to see if i could bring it back to life he would send it to me. Open if you prefer to see the face of your vintage elgin pocket watch without opening anything, you can choose this kind of design. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Watch has a separate second hand movement and also has stopwatch functionality. Elgin pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers. I have a lever set, open face elgin circa 188283, mvt.
I was contacted a few days ago by my wifes uncle who had heard that i was interested in watch repair. The emblem looks something like a horseshoe with three symbles on the top of the horseshoe that almost look like acorns. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major. Elgin hunter case pocket watch is available on hibid. Stratton, of the american watch company, waltham, massachusetts. 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. Antique victorian gold filled pocket watch chain fob stamp beauty. Elgin open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs very rare elgin 14k gold filled 21j keystone case railroad pocket watch manual winding, 21 jewel lever set movement. Who knew 153 years ago, there was a model in the factory before the b.
The keystone standard watch company should not be confused with the keystone watch case company, which purchased the rights to the e. Keystone pocket watches pocket watch, wristwatches. Any suggestions on how to open the back of an elgin pocket watch. The elgin watch company also known as the elgin national watch company was the largest american watch manufacturer in terms of total production volume. For more information on keystone howard watches, see the keystone howard page of this web site. The seller is marksgreatauctions and is located in northampton, pennsylvania. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin pocket watch. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Winding and setting your american and swiss pocket watch pocketwatch restoration oregon has no sales tax. Antique 14k solid gold elgin pocket watch s 12 17 etsy.
The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. It has treble mason symbols on the watch, namely, on the dial, on the case back and hidden on the movement winding. We are pleased to offer for sale this super nice antique elgin national watch co. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. It has a sized 12 chrome watch case made by keystone and movement serial number 24,599,738, grade 384 with 17 jewels. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. 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. Antique 1899 elgin size 6 pocket watch in keystone j boss grade 14k gold filled 20 year full hunter case. Elgin 18 size pocket watch parts elgin 16 size pocket watch parts elgin balance staffs for american watches elgin watch parts winding pinion pinion bevel elgin watch set bridges clamp, minute wheel elgin bracelet size watch stems elgin watch and pocket watch dials elgin pocket watch hands elgin watch clutch levers elgin watch pallet.
Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments. Learn the market value of your antique elgin united states pocket watch. Opening the back of an elgin pocket watch the ebay community. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. More information at antique elgin pocket watch movt serial. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Similar to monaco pocketwatch games download free on ebay. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. Keystone s pocket drivers are the smallest constant voltage led drivers available to power signage. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. Get the best deals on elgin open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on elgin open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Case marked keystone victory 10kt rolled gold plated.
The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. The item antique 1900 elgin size 18s pocket watch keystone double hinged case runs great is in sale since thursday, july 11, 2019. Different versions of elgin pocket watches have closures that can complete the timepieces you like. Howard name in 1902 and subsequently sold watches under that name known as keystone howard watches. The item old antique running elgin 0s pocket watch keystone j boss double hunter case is in sale since thursday, june 7, 2018. Used elgin pocket watch for sale in fort worth elgin pocket watch posted by kenny lowe in fort worth.
The most common elgin pocket watch material is metal. Here are some of the more common types of closures or covers you can choose for your pocket watch from elgin. C co case serial 2435423 and inside the movement says elgin national watch co serial number 1594589. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement.
For more information on keystonehoward watches, see the keystone howard page of this web site. What is the value of elgin pocket watch with keystone. Antique 1900 elgin size 18s pocket watch in keystone double hinged open face case runs great. Monaco pocketwatch games download free for sale collectible.
A 14k solid gold pocket watch made by elgin watch co,size is 12,17 jewels, serial number 29317354,clean crystal,clean dial,clean movement,fastslow. Available in two skus, the pocket driver packs a 60 or 100 watt punch despite being 14th the size of a conventional led driver. We can only speculate what it was 18s full plate, keywind, backset as no other description or documentation exists that says there was a model before the b. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in. Dec 23, 20 based on the serial number your elgin silveroid pocket watch with keystone case would have been produced in 1903. Based on the serial number your elgin silveroid pocket watch with keystone case would have been produced in 1903.
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