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Elgin national watch company 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. Elgin pocket watch, runs fahys montauk case w chain 31 long. Find the perfect deal for elgin full hunter antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Antique elgin pocket watch 18s silverode case 7j usa made 1900s. Shop by year of manufacture such as 18901899, 18801889, 1920now. Antique elgin pocket watch, how to open the case to look at movement. Watch has had a hard life with a number of dents and scratches in the case but has cleaned up well. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Vintage elgin fahys montauk pocket watch 7530163 safety pinion 6582892. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18. Antique elgin pocket watch, how to open the case t.
You can also type in a part number and get a list of all grades using that part number. The case is 10k gold filled fahys montauk, guarantee twenty years, serial number 7880705. Raymond which i believe is part of the elgin watch co there is no name on the dial of the watch. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. Verified by an independent gia graduate gemologist. 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. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. I am looking for more information about a pocket watch. Make offer antique elgin pocket watch coin silver hunting case fahys monarch scarce keywind 18s coin silver elgin pennsylvania railroad co. Antique coin silver fahys monarch hunting clock watch case with elgin clock company movement on the inside.
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Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. There is a missing hour hand and watch is not running. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pocket watches shops. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968.
Elgin pocket watch for sale in uk view 25 bargains. While im not an expert, i believe the information on this page is correct. Jun 15, 2016 1897 vintage elgin pocket watch 7j gold filled case 6s. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Complete your vintage look using elgin antique pocket watches whether your style is fullon retro or you just want a piece to class up your wardrobe, pocket watches are eyecatching and functional. This will allow you to type in the grade of your elgin pocket watch, and show you all the part numbers for the various parts. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. 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 monarch pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique gold filled elgin fahys montauk open face pocket. Antique pocket watch case, watch box, vintage fob watch, round watch case, steampunk watch box, tiny round metal box, groomsmen gifts. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. Elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18 pocket watch for.
Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Fahys motauk guaranteed 20 years plated patented 10636550 the. Elgin national pocket watch wnewport coin silver case, elgin 15 jewels sterling silver engraved case marked fahys, elgin gold filled pocket watch with. Montauk watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. Unscrew, counterclockwise, the bezel holding in place the crystal on the watch case of an elgin leverset pocket watch. An antique 10k gold filled elgin open face pocket watch with subsidiary seconds. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks. Elgin crafted a nice selection of vintage pocket watches in various styles that you can find for sale at inexpensive prices on ebay. Does have some scratches some damage from someone trying to open. Buy elgin silver pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
And in fact, the history of the philadelphia watch case co. 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. The item elgin pocket watch, runs fahys montauk case with chain is in sale since sunday, march 1, 2020. Please send suggestions and corrections to the webmaster. Mans elgin fahys monarch open face pocket watch with white dial, second hand inset, thick crystal and has some small dents but in good running condition. Category late 19th century antique elgin pocket watches. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders. Co fahys monarch 30 size open form cushion military ww case c 1915. Removing the bezel and crystal allows access to the small lever behind the dial usually protruding from the 5. 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. 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.
Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18901899 when you. I have an elgin pocket watch in a case made by fahys s n. Grade 296 movement in solid coin silver hunter case by fahys 18s. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. For clarity this picture does not include the sponsors mark, but a set of british hallmarks is not valid without a sponsors mark. Their goal was to create watches that were durable.
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