Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. 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 recent prices for elgin watches, learn the story behind the brands success, and know the key styles that are sought after by collectors. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as. Antique gold filled elgin fahys montauk open face pocket. Raymond which i believe is part of the elgin watch co there is no name on the dial of the watch. Elgin pocket watch for sale in uk view 25 bargains.
Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. Buy elgin silver pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. No records have come to light that relate the serial numbers of pocket watch cases to dates or grades of cases. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18. Antique pocket watch case, watch box, vintage fob watch, round watch case, steampunk watch box, tiny round metal box, groomsmen gifts. Does have some scratches some damage from someone trying to open. Elgin national pocket watch wnewport coin silver case, elgin 15 jewels sterling silver engraved case marked fahys, elgin gold filled pocket watch with. This preowned elgin 14k pocket watch is a beautiful mens timepiece that is powered by a mechanical movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. The item elgin pocket watch, runs fahys montauk case with chain is in sale since sunday, march 1, 2020. Make offer antique elgin pocket watch coin silver hunting case fahys monarch scarce keywind 18s coin silver elgin pennsylvania railroad co. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Some items we offer have age and wear, this wear due to age may include breaks, repairs, repainting, or restoration, we try to call this damage as well as possible but please refer to the photography for a full description. Get the best deals on monarch pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. And in fact, the history of the philadelphia watch case co.
There is a missing hour hand and watch is not running. Elgin openfaced pocket watch with swingout movement elgin natl watch co. Co fahys monarch 30 size open form cushion military ww case c 1915. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Elgin pocket watch, runs fahys montauk case w chain 31 long. 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. Antique elgin pocket watch 14k gold filled fahys bristol case. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watches 18901899 when you. 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. Get the best deal for elgin antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at.
Montauk watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks. Find the perfect deal for elgin full hunter antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Jun 15, 2016 1897 vintage elgin pocket watch 7j gold filled case 6s. Get the best deal for elgin pocket watches from the largest online selection at.
Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. While im not an expert, i believe the information on this page is correct. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Antique elgin pocket watch, how to open the case t. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. Muhrs sons and thus gained the use of the trade marks for crown. Antique elgin pocket watch 18s silverode case 7j usa made 1900s. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Antique coin silver fahys monarch hunting clock watch case with elgin clock company movement on the inside.
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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Grade 296 movement in solid coin silver hunter case by fahys 18s. The case is 10k gold filled fahys montauk, guarantee twenty years, serial number 7880705. Unscrew, counterclockwise, the bezel holding in place the crystal on the watch case of an elgin leverset pocket watch. Elgin national pocket watch model 5 16s 1891 fahys monarch no. Antique elgin pocket watch, how to open the case to look at movement. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Shop by year of manufacture such as 18901899, 18801889, 1920now. Elgin full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Watch has had a hard life with a number of dents and scratches in the case but has cleaned up well. 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.
Vintage elgin fahys montauk pocket watch 7530163 safety pinion 6582892. I have an elgin pocket watch in a case made by fahys s n. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. You can also type in a part number and get a list of all grades using that part number. 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. For clarity this picture does not include the sponsors mark, but a set of british hallmarks is not valid without a sponsors mark. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique elgin pocket watch coin silver hunting case fahys. Please send suggestions and corrections to the webmaster. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Elgin crafted a nice selection of vintage pocket watches in various styles that you can find for sale at inexpensive prices on ebay. Elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding.
Removing the bezel and crystal allows access to the small lever behind the dial usually protruding from the 5. Elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 18 pocket watch for. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Fahys motauk guaranteed 20 years plated patented 10636550 the. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pocket watches shops. 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. Category late 19th century antique elgin pocket watches. Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual.
Verified by an independent gia graduate gemologist. 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. I am looking for more information about a pocket watch. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Elgin pocket watch value explained including how to determine the real value of your pocket watch by using the elgin pocket watch serial number.
449 1130 205 985 1407 703 783 851 1402 1312 1201 1397 1385 798 912 698 1194 1073 832 1343 1258 572 370 969 1034 1318 1243 302 1288 1026 993 1105