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The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. Elgin 14 k sold gold antique pocket watch 17j excellent condition. The gold filled case was made by the american watch case company and is the fortune model. Shop unique elgin pocket watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated 18 pocket watch antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. This is a 16 size watch, bearing a fine 15 jewel movement. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill.
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Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. The case features decorative foliate grooving with a small cartouche depicting architecture. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 210, which is working nicely. The majority of antique and vintage huntercase watches have the lidhinges at the 9. The case has light surface marking from use and a small ding to the back but overall it is in nice condition for a 1920s piece. I have an antique elgin pocket watch that is 106 years old according to the researched production date. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. The outside is engraved with a beautiful pastoral scene with room for a custom monogram. Unfollow elgin gold pocket watch antique to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. There are a few web sites out there that are about wrist watches, some about pocket watches too, but ive struggled to come across many that have enough information in the one place to be of much use. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. White enamel with painted roman numerals and blued steel hands.
Hunter, 14kt rose gold, measures 54mm in diameter, case number a11501. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it. Vintage elgin double hunter gold plated pocket watch 15 jewels watch is working. Elgin open face gold filled antique pocket watch gr 103 10s 15jewel.
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