Get the best deals on elgin solid gold open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Make offer vintage lord elgin 559 21j watch movement in 14k solid yellow gold case. Rare vintage lord elgin 14k yellow gold pocket watch 10s 21j. Others assume that the watch comes with the correct case, or if it could be cased in anything, a gold filled case.
Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. The black knight is one of the most collectible elgin models from the 1950s and has a black honeycomb textured dial with space age gold numerals. The dial is stupendous, having roman numerals for the hour markers which are artistically shaped into tree trunks with branches sticking out. Rolled gold plate is a thin gold layer usually less than 20 microns over a thick brass core. The dial is very unique and features a dual tone s pattern with applied solid gold numerals and stars. Similary if it were gold filled, it would also likely state this becuase at this time a gold filled case cost more than a solid 8k case. Lord elgin 21 jewel mens wristwatch 14k gold case 25 yrs buick motor division. Elgin solid gold open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The watch houses a strong hi grade 670 manual wind movement with sub seconds, running on 21 jewels. Get the best deals on elgin lord elgin 14k wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin lord 994 vintage 25jewels automatic mens watch swiss. These logs are not fancy, they are simple text files with notes that i. Vintage 14k gold filled gf lord elgin mens mechanical movement windup watch.
Elgin and most other watch companies sold their movements to wholesalers who then sold them to the jewelry shops. Lord elgin mens 14k gf handwinding watch w 14k handmade. Get the best deal for elgin solid gold antique pocket watches from the. Buy elgin solid gold pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This is a vintage lord elgin in solid 14k yellow gold. Some books assume that the watch is in mint condition and the values they list will be the very top dollar. Rare 1940s 14k solid gold lord elgin mens tonneau barrel shape watch 21 jewel. This watch features a tank style case, champagne dial, gold tone hands and hour markers, and a seconds sub dial at the six oclock position. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. What is the difference between a lord elgin watch and an. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. In this listing we have for sale this superb lord elgin grade 450 21 jewels 12 size pocket watch in 14k solid gold case with scarce tree branch roman numerals dial.
I have also seen several elgins on ebay with solid gold cases. This model originally appeared in the 1941 elgin catalog and was advertised as extremely thin. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. Elgin solid gold open face antique pocket watches for sale. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. He was senior litigation partner at herbert smith llp, an international law firm headquartered in london on 19 november 2010, it was announced that gold would be created a life peer.
Lord elgin21 jewel mans wristwatch14k gold filled ib. The clearance for this parking is 6 feet, as it is underground. Elgin was originally called the national watch company. The watch is keeping perfect time but it does have a cracked crystal. Lord and lady elgin watches were elgins flagship, top of the range models. Elgin 14k gold 3 color case pocketwatch liveauctioneers.
Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Make offer lord elgin 21j, 14k solid gold mens wrist watch. Here is a log of elgin related auctions that have been run on ebay. The 14k gold case is in excellent order, signed schwab and wuischpard 14k gold and elgin national watch co. With some experience one can feel the difference between gold filled and solid gold even of low gold content. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Open the case back of the watch and write down the serial number inscribed on the gear movement. New listing 14k solid gold lord elgin wide lug wrist watch john holmes xmas 1952 keeps time. The dial is factory original near mint gorgeous dual tone in s pattern with applied solid gold numerals and stars and has an original set of hands. Fancy flared gold filled case is in very good condition. Elgin solid gold open face antique pocket watches ebay. Bruces vintage wristwatches sells vintage watches, with an emphasis on wristwatches. Lord elgin 1940s 14k gold cased wrist watch with original plated band, 21 jewels.
New listing lord elgin classic series solid 14k gold case interesting inscription. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. Rare vintage lord elgin 14k yellow gold pocket watch 10s 21j of grade 543. New listing elgin diamond black and gold watch fg8014 097 vj22 battery 364 japan movt.
The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist. All watches for sale come with a 7day unconditional moneyback guarantee. Jul 28, 2009 i have a 1908 elgin pocket watch that i have been told is solid gold. Elgin 712 manual winding watch 17jewels,10k rgp 1950s. The watch is joined to an expansion bracelet whose links have leather inserts. Mar 31, 2012 ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. This beautiful vintage lord elgin timepiece is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with. Elgin 14k yellow gold vintage hand wind mens pocket watch. When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by. The first good guide book is the complete price guide to watches by cooksey shugart, tom engle and richard gilbert. How can i tell if a 1908 elgin pocket watch is solid gold.
I have always thought that was strange, since you would expect that only the higher end lord elgins would have solid gold cases. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold band wristwatches when you. Also offered are many brands of chronographs and other complicated watches, such as triple date, and triple date moonphase. The star marking stamp indicates that the case was manufactured for elgin by the star watch case company, who manufactured cases under contract for most of the major watch companies. See more ideas about elgin watch, vintage watches and art deco watch. Get the best deals on lord elgin gold case wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. And another thought you might look the watch over really close, gm had a policy of giving out solid gold things, pins for service and watches for retirement, it might be. Elgin mechanical handwinding solid gold pocket watches for. It is cased in a signed 14k solid yellow gold case in classic design with inscription for. Lord elgin 25 self winding 10k gold watch the ebay community. This is as ornate as they come for american open faced pocket watches. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Lord elgin watch 626 jewels gf by collectionselection old watches, vintage.
It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. This is a model 4622 and is in very good to excellent condition. Its a handwound with 23 jeweled pivots, and the case is 14 karat gold filled. Black leather bandthe elgin national watch company was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. The quality of this piece is shown throughout the photos so please take your time looking. Again great timepiece, hope i gave you a little insight. Elgin 1929 vtg art deco solid 14k white gold engraved caes. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. 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. The birds on the case are solid gold and the case is gold filled. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in. The watch houses a strong hi grade 556 manual wind movement with sub seconds, running on 21 jewels and adjusted to 4 positions a quality high grade american made movement. Is there a mark or lack of marks that will indicate this. Unfollow elgin 14k pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
It is powered by the elgin 730, one of the most technically advanced watch movements ever made in the usa. Did elgin make solid gold not lord elgin watches in solid gold cases, or are these frankenwatches. Lord elgin gr 450 14k gold 12s 21j pocket watch ornate. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. The customer would pick out the case of his choice, add the dial and then the jeweler would put them together. Handsome and elegant gentlemans lord elgin wristwatch.
Full hunter antique elgin 14k gold 0s hunter case floral. Restored dial and domed glass in unmarked condition. Lord elgin watch 21 jewels 680 movement 14k gf vintage working. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Vintage lord elgin 626 21j mens watch, date, 14k gold filled, inset. Adjusted to six positions, it features several innovations such as bonded hairsprings and helical balances seen only on the highest grade wristwatches of today. These logs are not fancy, they are simple text files with notes that i have created for myself. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
We also have a limited number of spaces for oversized vehicles with our valet and these are available on a firstcome firstserve basis. Were including with the watch an original lord elgin watch box. This line consisted of three models across the elgin and lord elgin line. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist watch. Lord elgin mystery watch thanks for the replies here are two more pics the case says cased and timed by elgin national watchco 14k i believe you can make out the rest by the pics attached images.
The name never really stuck and in 1874, they changed their name to the elgin national watch company because most o. Also, i have a howard and waltham i believe are as well. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. This auction is for a great vintage 21 jewel lord elgin clubman wristwatch.
Sold as untested watch may require some repair andor adjustment. The lord elgin watch should have a gold backplate and 21jewel movements. The star marking stamp indicates that the case was manufactured for elgin by the star watch case company, who manufactured cases under contract for. Vintage elgin deluxe 10k gold filled wrist watchmovement. Elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Nov 22, 2017 elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Elgin mechanical handwinding solid gold pocket watches. The outer box is cardboard, the inner is what looks like a lucite purple box with the elgin crest on it. Lord elgin back knight mens retro modern design wristwatch in 14k yellow gold fill, circa 1954. Find the serial number on a website that lists elgin serial numbers to verify authenticity, such as elgin watches see resources. They can be useful for estimating the price of a similar watch on ebay, andor how frequently a similar watch appears on ebay. I have a 1908 elgin pocket watch that i have been told is solid gold. T is also a little book with the observatory certificate in it. Vintage lord elgin 559 21j watch movement in 14k solid yellow gold case.
The watch dates back to 1943, a very early model in this style. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Drops of gold introduced in 1964, a short lived ladies solid gold line, the selling point was these watches were 14k gold but cost no more than a 10k gold watch. A very rare opportunity to acqure a 14kt solid gold lord elgin watch with chevron lugs circa 1940s in its original box. Antique 1920s elgin 14k solid white gold 17 jewels 44mm watch running. Vintage lord elgin 626 21j jewels 14k gf mens wrist watch by. Instant download printable art, elgin watches bicycle for two 1920s vintage. Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. Antique elgin father time 21j solid silver open face size 18s rr pocket watch. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises lord elgin steeleye span live at a distance.
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