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1885 Solid Silver Key Wind, Key Set 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch - SERVICED
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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 Brand: Elgin Case Material: Coin Silver Closure: Open Face Country Made: American Features: Includes Chain Year of Manufacture: 1880-1889 Serial Number: 1853741 Material: Silver Age: Vintage (1920-1970)
Voted Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" consecutively since 2000
1885 Sterling Silver Key Wind, Key Set 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch - SERVICED The Elgin Watch Company was a grand endeavor from the moment it was conceived in 1864. Smoke from the Civil War had not yet cleared and businessmen were already being lured from Massachusetts' Waltham Watch Company to organize and build a monumental watch factory in Elgin, Ill. By 1865, the company was organized and capitalized with half a million dollars, and unimaginable post-war sum. The company's leaders thrust themselves into the industrial revolution and were, in a few short years, running the biggest pocket watch company in the world. By the middle of the Twentieth Century they also dominated the wristwatch world, producing, among other popular models the "Lord- and Lady Elgin" series distinguished by high-grade movements and progressive case designs. The workmanship of one of the world's largest watch companies is certainly evident in this 1885 18s Elgin pocket watch. Its single-sunk porcelain dial, marked "Elgin National Watch Co.," is in remarkably fine condition; in fact, the entire watch appears to have been carried very little. This watch was obviously owned by someone of means: With fancy thin hands, elongated Roman numerals and an outer minutes track, it still reflects to quiet grace and elegance of its first owner. Powering this heavy work of horological art is a 11 ruby jewel, full plate gilt movement with carved balance cock, marked "Elgin National Watch Co./ patent pinion/Elgin, Ill." The "Elgin, Ill. is in fine "woodsman" period font. We've taken the liberty of professionally cleaning, oiling and calibrating the piece so that it keeps smooth, accurate time. The movement is in what appears to be its original solid silver case. Weighing in at an impressive 4 troy ounces of silver, it is quite crisp, marked "Dueber/Newport/Coin." Included with the watch is what appears to be its original shepherd's hook chain and watch key.
As many of our fine buyers and repeat clients know, each day we offer a smattering of things we've picked up here and there, many fine watches and pieces of jewelry that for one reason or another we'll not be offering on our Web site – some new old stock! Take a moment to look through our eBay offerings and bypass the estate and yard sale madness for watches and outstanding pieces of Victorian and Deco jewelry – many of which are running and pristine – that are ridiculously underpriced. Watches this week include a '20s ladies antique watch or two, '30s Deco pieces, a '40s military style wristwatch, and fine Retro stainless steel wristwatches that are representative of a style that’s becoming all the rage; as well as gold rings and vintage wire lug examples perfect for restoration. Coming up are sterling silver wristwatches and a few items dug out of the workbench drawer of a retired watchmaker or two. Don't know anything about wristwatches? Have no idea about your grandfather's railroad pocket watch? We're one of the Web's largest vintage wrist and pocket watch dealers and are delighted to answer any questions you have about the timepieces we offer or those heirlooms you're unsure of. We extend a heartfelt invitation to see our other offerings and stop by to find out what's next!
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 | Brand: | Elgin |
| Case Material: | Coin Silver | Closure: | Open Face |
| Country Made: | American | Features: | Includes Chain |
| Year of Manufacture: | 1880-1889 | Serial Number: | 1853741 |
| Material: | Silver | Age: | Vintage (1920-1970) |
| Voted Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" consecutively since 2000 |
1885 Sterling Silver Key Wind, Key Set 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch - SERVICED
| The Elgin Watch Company was a grand endeavor from the moment it was conceived in 1864. Smoke from the Civil War had not yet cleared and businessmen were already being lured from Massachusetts' Waltham Watch Company to organize and build a monumental watch factory in Elgin, Ill. By 1865, the company was organized and capitalized with half a million dollars, and unimaginable post-war sum. The company's leaders thrust themselves into the industrial revolution and were, in a few short years, running the biggest pocket watch company in the world. By the middle of the Twentieth Century they also dominated the wristwatch world, producing, among other popular models the "Lord- and Lady Elgin" series distinguished by high-grade movements and progressive case designs. The workmanship of one of the world's largest watch companies is certainly evident in this 1885 18s Elgin pocket watch. Its single-sunk porcelain dial, marked "Elgin National Watch Co.," is in remarkably fine condition; in fact, the entire watch appears to have been carried very little. This watch was obviously owned by someone of means: With fancy thin hands, elongated Roman numerals and an outer minutes track, it still reflects to quiet grace and elegance of its first owner. Powering this heavy work of horological art is a 11 ruby jewel, full plate gilt movement with carved balance cock, marked "Elgin National Watch Co./ patent pinion/Elgin, Ill." The "Elgin, Ill. is in fine "woodsman" period font. We've taken the liberty of professionally cleaning, oiling and calibrating the piece so that it keeps smooth, accurate time. The movement is in what appears to be its original solid silver case. Weighing in at an impressive 4 troy ounces of silver, it is quite crisp, marked "Dueber/Newport/Coin." Included with the watch is what appears to be its original shepherd's hook chain and watch key. |
| As many of our fine buyers and repeat clients know, each day we offer a smattering of things we've picked up here and there, many fine watches and pieces of jewelry that for one reason or another we'll not be offering on our Web site – some new old stock! Take a moment to look through our eBay offerings and bypass the estate and yard sale madness for watches and outstanding pieces of Victorian and Deco jewelry – many of which are running and pristine – that are ridiculously underpriced. Watches this week include a '20s ladies antique watch or two, '30s Deco pieces, a '40s military style wristwatch, and fine Retro stainless steel wristwatches that are representative of a style that’s becoming all the rage; as well as gold rings and vintage wire lug examples perfect for restoration. Coming up are sterling silver wristwatches and a few items dug out of the workbench drawer of a retired watchmaker or two. Don't know anything about wristwatches? Have no idea about your grandfather's railroad pocket watch? We're one of the Web's largest vintage wrist and pocket watch dealers and are delighted to answer any questions you have about the timepieces we offer or those heirlooms you're unsure of. We extend a heartfelt invitation to see our other offerings and stop by to find out what's next! |