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P.D. Armour Eligin Convertible 14k Gold Grade 86 Model 2 Size 16s Pocket Watch
Estimated price for orientation: 1 995 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899 MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Elgin Serial Number: 3845182 Closure: Convertible Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels Features: 12-Hour Dial Pocket Watch Size: 16 Escapement Type: Lever Model: 2 Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding) Material: Solid Gold
Welcome to our Auctions. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY A Gift to Edward Burris from P.D. Armour May 8th, 1891Philip Danforth Armour, Sr. (16 May 1832 – 6 January 1901) was an American industrialist who founded the Chicago-based firm of . Born on an upstate New York farm, he made $8000 in the California gold rush, 1852-56. He opened a wholesale grocery business in Cincinnati, then moved it to Milwaukee. He made millions selling meat to the United States Army during the Civil War. In 1875, he moved his base to Chicago. Armour's innovations including bringing live hogs to the metropolis for slaughter, inventing an assembly line system for the dis-assembly of hogs, canning the product, economy of scale and efficiency in detail. He systematically utilized waste products, boasting that he made use of "everything but the squeal". The introduction of refrigerated rail cars opened a national market for him and competitors such as . Armour expanded into banking and speculation on the futures market for pork and wheat by 1900, his plants employed 15,000 workers; his own wealth was in the range of $50 million. 14k Solid Gold Case Watch weight: 131 grams Does the watch keep time? Keeps reasonable time. Condition: Nice condition for its age, solid dial; case exhibits some minor scratches. Auction# 00509 (Office Use) Here at Americash Jewelry & Coin we have been dealing in Jewelry, Coins, Bullion and many other collector items for over 30 years. With 3 physical locations in the Chicagoland Area you know you can bid with confidence. We have been selling on eBay Since 1999 Americash Inc. 16 West Ogden Ave Westmont, IL 60559 630-969-9600 M-F 9-6, Sat 9-3 Central Time Instructions for In-Store Pick-UPs: Payments in Cash ONLY 7.5% Sales Tax added (Except Bullion) Shipping and Handling We will Combine all auctions within a 72 hour period. (USA ONLY) Please wait for the invoice. All shipments include tracking and insurance. International Shipping We exclusively use the eBay Global Shipping Program. No exceptions. For more information on the GSP click link below. Seller not responsible for buyer misinterpreting the GSP. Not all items may be eligible. The GSP does not allow us to combine the shipping charges. Payments We accept many types of payments including PayPal. Payment for Auctions are due within 48 hours. Return Policy We accept returns for any reason during the 14 day return period. There is a 15% restocking fee assessed to returns. Buyer to pay all return shipping costs. Sale Tax There is sales tax added to all items shipped to the state of Illinois. (Note: There is no tax on gold or silver bullion)
Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Year of Manufacture: | 1890-1899 |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Brand: | Elgin |
| Serial Number: | 3845182 | Closure: | Convertible |
| Number of Jewels: | 15 Jewels | Features: | 12-Hour Dial |
| Pocket Watch Size: | 16 | Escapement Type: | Lever |
| Model: | 2 | Movement: | Mechanical (Hand-winding) |
| Material: | Solid Gold |
Welcome to our Auctions. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY A Gift to Edward Burris from P.D. Armour May 8th, 1891Philip Danforth Armour, Sr. (16 May 1832 – 6 January 1901) was an American industrialist who founded the Chicago-based firm of . Born on an upstate New York farm, he made $8000 in the California gold rush, 1852-56. He opened a wholesale grocery business in Cincinnati, then moved it to Milwaukee. He made millions selling meat to the United States Army during the Civil War. In 1875, he moved his base to Chicago. Armour's innovations including bringing live hogs to the metropolis for slaughter, inventing an assembly line system for the dis-assembly of hogs, canning the product, economy of scale and efficiency in detail. He systematically utilized waste products, boasting that he made use of "everything but the squeal". The introduction of refrigerated rail cars opened a national market for him and competitors such as . Armour expanded into banking and speculation on the futures market for pork and wheat by 1900, his plants employed 15,000 workers; his own wealth was in the range of $50 million. 14k Solid Gold Case Watch weight: 131 grams Does the watch keep time? Keeps reasonable time. Condition: Nice condition for its age, solid dial; case exhibits some minor scratches. Auction# 00509 (Office Use) Here at Americash Jewelry & Coin we have been dealing in Jewelry, Coins, Bullion and many other collector items for over 30 years. With 3 physical locations in the Chicagoland Area you know you can bid with confidence. We have been selling on eBay Since 1999 Americash Inc. 16 West Ogden Ave Westmont, IL 60559 630-969-9600 M-F 9-6, Sat 9-3 Central Time Instructions for In-Store Pick-UPs: Payments in Cash ONLY 7.5% Sales Tax added (Except Bullion) Shipping and Handling We will Combine all auctions within a 72 hour period. (USA ONLY) Please wait for the invoice. All shipments include tracking and insurance. International Shipping We exclusively use the eBay Global Shipping Program. No exceptions. For more information on the GSP click link below. Seller not responsible for buyer misinterpreting the GSP. Not all items may be eligible. The GSP does not allow us to combine the shipping charges. Payments We accept many types of payments including PayPal. Payment for Auctions are due within 48 hours. Return Policy We accept returns for any reason during the 14 day return period. There is a 15% restocking fee assessed to returns. Buyer to pay all return shipping costs. Sale Tax There is sales tax added to all items shipped to the state of Illinois. (Note: There is no tax on gold or silver bullion)