Buy 18ct gold full hunter elgin pocket watch made in 1884. Most hunter style case breakage was due to wear from being pressed shut, like the old cowboy movies, crown should be pressed then front cover closed and release crown to engage holder. Some books assume that the watch is in mint condition and the values they list will be the very top dollar. Pocket watch size chart esslinger watchmaker supplies blog. The nickel marking on the elgin database refers to the material the watch plates were made of, and have nothing to do with the case. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. Elgin full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
This will only work on round pocket watch movements. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. In both styles of watchcases, the subseconds dial was always at the 6 oclock position. Buy elgin full hunter pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Antique 1886 hunters case elgin 18s 17jewels classic. The front cover has been left unengraved, while the back cover was engraved with a great little house scene. Antique 14 k solid gold elgin pocket watch with hunter case,serial number 10374576,size is 16,17 jewels. Mar 31, 2012 whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Small antique gold plated engine turned full hunter cased elgin pocket. Lucky dollar in light blue with ace of hearts, 2 of clubs, 3 of hearts, 4 of club, 5.
Gents pocket watch, coin silver hunter case, elgin national watch co, no 460930, 1876. Similar to monaco pocketwatch games download free on ebay. Elgin gold plated 18 pocket watch antique pocket watches for sale. Vintage elgin pocket watch lever set hunter case as some of my other posts have indicated, i recently went through some old family items and wanted to do some research on this 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. We have an 1868, 7 jewel, grade 55, elgin pocket watch. Vintage watch crystals insist on gs the original still the best. Heavy 14 karat gold full engraved full hunter case elgin.
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The solid gold hunter case is provided by wadsworth. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Weve compiled a curated assortment of items for sale at hard to beat costs. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in the united states. Elgin class 92, 212 grade half hunter pocket watch, made in 1903. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for elgin full hunter pocket watches. A hunter case pocket watch with a springring chain is pictured at the top of this page. Our full hunter pocket watch range is composed of unique and varied characters.
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My research indicates that this is an elgin 14k gold, lever set, hunter case pocket watch. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues. The elgin watch case company made cases for any american movement but also for some swiss watch movements which were almost exactly the diameter of an american 16s watch movement but which were thinner. One of the largest watch companies in america and the whole world. Nice case except for the bow holes, which are badly worn, causing the bow to flop around. We hope you enjoy our growing collection of hd images to use as a background or home screen for your smartphone or computer.
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