This hallmark belongs to my 1881 size 10 elgin gold hunters case if wanting more photos please ask attached files. The watch was just serviced and keeping excellent time. Elgin solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Elgin yellow gold 35mm manual winding elgin 14k gold antique pocket watch with stand display preowned. New listing vintage elgin 120 10k gold filled ladies. Elgin 683 17jewels antique manual winding mens watch 10k rgp. With hidden lugs and a minimalist two tone dial, the design exhibits a timeless style that is still relevant today. From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1955. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated band womens wristwatches when you shop the largest online. The star marking stamp indicates that the case was manufactured for elgin by the star watch case company, who manufactured cases under contract for.
Mar 31, 2012 ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. A stunning lord elgin chevron jump hour 14 carat gold filled gents watch manufactured in c1957. The controversial history of the parthenon sculptures by w st clair oxford, 1998 the acropolis. Rolled gold plate is a thin gold layer usually less than 20 microns over a thick brass core.
Make offer vintage in box 10k gold filled elgin deluxe ladies watch 17 jewel manual. The first watch elgin made, an 18 sized b w raymond railroad grade watch, was finished in 1867 and over the next 100 years, they went on to produce about 60 million watches. Global fame, local claim by e yalouri berg, 2001 links. A gentlemans lord elgin 14k gold selfwinding wristwatch. Starting in the mid to late 1930s, elgin introduced a new line of wrist watches called lord elgin. It is powered by the elgin 730, one of the most technically advanced watch movements ever made in the usa. New listing vintage lord elgin 21 j gold fillled watch with leather. Its a handwound with 23 jeweled pivots, and the case is 14 karat gold filled. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated band womens wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. This watch has a 14k gold filled case with a high quality 21 jewel calibre 680 movement. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Vintage 10k gold filled mens lord elgin mechanical 23 jewels watch. This line consisted of three models across the elgin and lord elgin line. Produced over a number of decades, the lord elgin watch came in several different forms, including square, circular, and rectangular cases, and the general style.
This double case gold elgin watch has floral engraving and shield decoration on the outer casing. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Nov 25, 2012 this is a 1959 1960 lord elgin featuring elgins 23 jewel 730 movement widely recognized as elgins finest high jewel movement. Vintage lord elgin 14k gold filled mens watch, 1930s jan. Sat in the centre of the cross is a dove and what appears to be the world. Elgins top of the range superior grade watches, produced during the first half of the 20th century were called lord and lady elgin. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. A brief guide to how you can identify a genuine elgin or lord elgin watch. Featuring a grade 354, model 2, 15 jewel size 0 movement, with serial number 14731095. In 1857, he was appointed high commissioner and plenipotentiary in china and the far east. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Get the best deals on lord elgin gold case wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at.
A very nice 1955 lord elgin watch with the manual wind 21 jewel calibre 670 movement inside, and expandable bracelet. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage elgin wristwatches. A gentlemans lord elgin 14k gold selfwinding wristwatch, ca. This is the very best movement available from elgin. For the period, this is a large watch and very thin more akin to todays styles. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Elgin 14k gold lord elgin top hat 1951 serviced vintage lord elgin drivers lug 14k gold f 21j watch top c fancy lord elgin 670 watch 10k yellow gf 21 jewels adjusted. Unfollow elgin gold watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lord elgin 25 jewels 18k yellow gold selfwinding mens watch. The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from water damage or physical harm.
Elgin gold plated band womens wristwatches for sale ebay. The lord elgin 626 was designed with a hunter case movement that produced 18,000 beats per hour, and its case and strap were exquisite. Sep 15, 2015 vintage mechanical wristwatches from the golden years of the elgin national watch company pre1968. Elgin 14k yellow gold vintage hand wind mens pocket watch. The dial is factory original in elegant circularbrushed silver tone with very few blemishes and has applied solid gold markers and original set of hands. Most lords were equipped with higherend, higher21 jeweled movements and gold filled cases. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Vintage herren lord elgin shockmaster armbanduhr laufen. The model 4824 is one of the most striking of the lord elgin designs of the mid1950s. Estate 1950s elgin 10k rolled gold rectangular watch. 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.
James bruce, 8th earl of elgin and 12th earl of kincardine, kt, gcb, ksi, pc 20 july 1811 20 november 1863 was a british colonial administrator and diplomat. Elgin womens watch eg9756 crystal accent gold mother of pearl dial. Feb 14, 2017 1955 lord elgin 14k gold filled mens vintage watch. The inner case opposing the dial has a stamped number 946665. A very nice 1955 lord elgin watch with the manual wind 21 jewel calibre 670 movement inside, and expandable gold coloured bracelet. This is a significant upgrade from the original plastic. Elgin 712 manual winding watch 17jewels,10k rgp 1950s. Elgin 10k yellow gold pocket watch and 14k gold filled.
This is a very uncommon lord elgin top hat measuring 21x36mm. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. Discussion in american pocket watches started by vandd, oct 19, 2009. Vintage in box 10k gold filled elgin deluxe ladies watch 17. New listing lord elgin classic series solid 14k gold case interesting inscription. Elgin vintage lord elgin 556 manual wind 21 jewels wristwatch. 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. The bezel is 10k yellow gold filled, the back is stainless steel. Elgin the collectors site for vintage elgin wrist watches. The 21 jewel very fine lord elgin movement is accurate after a recent cleaning. The white dial has black roman numerals and black spade hands with delicate silver tone floral and scalloped accents. Elgin 14k gold antique pocket watch with original stand display. This replaces the gold one that my parents had given me years ago that i unfortunately lost.
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Elgin 712 manual winding watch 17jewels, 10k rgp 1950s. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist. The movement is running and keeping time the elgin national watch company was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. An elgin 10k yellow gold pocket watch and 14k yellow gold filled figaro chain. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and. Lord elgin direct read jump hour vintage mens watch 1957. Vintage mans lord elgin watch 14k gold filled, stepped lugs, manual wind movement, original white dial with applied gold arabic numerals and gold hands. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 14k y. The watch was completely cleaned, oiled, adjusted and polished. Unfollow elgin 14k pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end.
The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. How to learn more about elgin watches there is a lot to learn about elgin watches and watches in general. Vintage 1960 solid 14k gold lord elgin 23 jewel 775 fisher body watch. Adjusted to six positions, it features several innovations such as bonded hairsprings and helical balances seen only on the highest grade wristwatches of today. Art deco lady elgin armbanduhr fur damen 10k gf gold wei.
One of the most well known collection of elgin watches is the lord elgin. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch. Vintage 1960 solid 14k gold lord elgin 23 jewel 775 fisher body watch sweeping hand. While the face is bigger than other watches i own, i do not have any problems telling time. Notice the fabulous beveled lugs, curved karat gold case and crystal which is reminiscent to the 1950s automobile stylings. 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. A lord elgin 25 selfwinding wrist watch, marked 10k gold. Gold lord elgin ladies watch invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Elgin 10k yellow gold pocket watch and 14k gold filled chain. See more ideas about elgin watch, vintage watches and art deco watch. The watch comes complete with a 10k gold filled expandable band that has a fancy raised maltese cross which is red enamel filled. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful.
For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Unfollow 14k lord elgin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Lord elgin, vintage mechanical watch, great condition. Yellow gold filled watches were big back in its day, and this model contained plenty of gold throughout. This 25 jewel, 10k lord elgin watch keeps accurate time, shows slight normal wear, and is in excellent condition. This is a 1959 1960 lord elgin featuring elgins 23. The back is inscribed with the recipients name and 20 years firestone service june 5, 1966. This lord elgin watch measures 29mm side to side excluding crown and 37mm from top lug to bottom lug and is. Elgin rare vintage elgin deluxe 10k gold filled 17 jewels. Antique 1920s elgin 14k solid white gold 17 jewels 44mm watch running. The lord elgin collection were classic dress watches made for men, often with gold plated cases and leather straps, perfect for office wear with a suit or an evening out at a matinee.
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