When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. The star watch case company was a company in ludington, michigan, that operated from approximately 1905 to. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. 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. The elgin pocket watch is a timepiece of fine class and expensive taste. Shop our selection of elgin pocket watches from the worlds premier auctions and.
The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working well. The back of the case has a beautiful deeply hand etched bird and floral scroll design excellent craftsmanship. How to open an elgin pocket watch our everyday life. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 19001909 when you shop the. What determines the value of an elgin pocket watch is the type of. Antique 1905 elgin full hunter gold plated pocket watch vgc working rare. Checking the references listed in the elgin watch co. Earlier, this year, i posted my 2nd great uncles elgin pocket watch from 1905 mn 7244 sn 11634000. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. 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. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket.
Get the best deals on elgin silver antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Encyclopedia article and tyo be confirmed by your pictures, elgin movement serial number 11488071 can be seen to be a 16size, model 6, grade no. For example, at the bottom of this web page is a table that can tell you approximately what year your watch was made. This channel is primarily about cars, watches and luxury goods. Mechanical handwinding 1879 elgin 11 jewels key wind silveroid case open face pocket watch. 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. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Model 6, size 16, grade 90 heavy gold filled pocket watch. Pocket watch cases were 90% of stars production up to 1938. 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.
Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. I have a 1908 elgin pocket watch that i have been told is solid gold. New listing antique 18s elgin 17 jewels pocket watch. Get the best deals on elgin antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 19001909. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. These watches are considered antiques, and when you take one apart, you will see that it. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Elgin antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 19001909 year of. Is there a mark or lack of marks that will indicate this. Elgin pocket watch valueserial number year of manufacture value there are when you click on the two serial know the link below numbers serial number and you can the only you can find match the important one out the year serial number is the one on your elgin to the year the pocket watch your watch movement was made was made.
Its one of the last oldfashioned watches thats made by hand. Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. I sent the watch to be professionally restored, by a horologist, in february of this year and i just got it back from the company. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin.
The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. Classifying elgins 1871 movements this is not entirely serious. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. There are mens and womens elgin antique pocket watches available and they feature an array of different colours and styles. The pocket watch has a hunting movement configuration with a nickel finish.
Whether you are looking for a gift or pocket watches for sale on ebay, tips and advice about buying on ebay, watch winders, or just fascinating facts about pocket watch makers, like waltham, elgin, hampden, rolex, theyre all here. How can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. The pocket watch was made in 1894 in elgin, illinois. The exterior of the watch has a beautifully hand engraved design through out with a water scene on the back the case is also a special box type case. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with. Elgin watches parts, and accessories are known for their reliability and durability. Elgin model 6 pocket watch gold circa 1905 for auction. Some pcgs coins sell for less than the prices listed and some pcgs coins sell for more than the prices listed. The watch has a serial number 8727501 and is a grade 221, size 165 with 15 jewels. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold.
Century was a seth thomas named grade starting no later than 1904. Production year 1901 serial number answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. 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. Also, i have a howard and waltham i believe are as well. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method the quickest method the price guide method the online elgin database method the ebay completed auctions. The watch has a 7 jewel nickel movement and good condition case with gold filed watch chain. This was a modest, although popular, movement of which 26,500 were built in about 19041905. Pm2847 this item is currently for sale at our etsy store.
This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. The century grade was made in 6 size model 18 and in 18 size old models 10 and 11, and new models 12 and. Information gathered from seth thomas watches by chris bailey and dan gaenger. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. The value of your 6size grade 118 11jewel elgin watch will depend largely on the case material and the condition of the watch. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Silver 1905 elgin 16s pocket watch conversion marriage wristwatch runs serviced. Remember that the prices are just a guide, a starting point for asserting value. Raymond 18 size, 15 jewels with screwed settings, fast beat 18,000 bph, straightline escapement, expansion balance. Models 10 and 12 were open face with pendant setting, models 11 and were hunting with lever.