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Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin 14K Tri-Color Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
This Elgin hunter case pocket watch features a case fabricated in 14-karat tri-color gold, reported by the source to be engraved with an elk motif. The white dial displays black Roman numeral chapter markers, an outer minute track, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The dial bears custom hand-painted ornamentation including Masonic square and compass emblems, the name 'H. Manaster', and the location 'CHICAGO, ILL.'. According to the seller, the watch is powered by a stem-wound 15-jewel Elgin movement.
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www.langantiques.com · 70-1-201
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin B. W. Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch Model 15 Grade 472
This open-faced Elgin B. W. Raymond railroad-grade pocket watch is dated by the seller to 1927 and is powered by a 16-size manual-winding Model 15, Grade 472 movement. The 21-jewel mechanism is reported to be adjusted to five positions and equipped with a swan-neck regulator. The watch features a white dial with bold black Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track with red five-minute designations, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial marked 'INVAR BALANCE' at the 6 o'clock position. The movement is fitted in an engraved 10K yellow gold-filled Wadsworth case.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-0412
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin B.W. Raymond Grade 240 18s Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch by the Elgin National Watch Company is dated to 1904. According to the seller, it features a size 18s, lever-set, manual-winding grade 240 first-generation movement fitted with 19 jewels and serial number 10981110. The white dial displays bold black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track with red five-minute designations, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position. The movement is fitted inside an engraved yellow-tone case described by the source as 10K yellow gold filled with Crescent Watch Case Company markings.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-3891
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin B.W. Raymond 16s Grade 472 Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch, dated to circa 1926 by the source and produced by the Elgin Watch Company, is identified as a B.W. Raymond model. According to the seller, it houses a manual-winding Grade 472 movement with 21 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, bearing serial number 28930142 and an Invar balance. The white railroad-style dial features bold black Arabic numerals, an outer perimeter track with individual numbers 1 to 60 and red markers at five-minute intervals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial inscribed 'INVAR BALANCE'. The 49 mm case is reported as 14K yellow gold-filled, marked 'B&B ROYAL 20 Years'.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-0661
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
Elgin National Watch Co. Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
This antique open-face pocket watch movement is manufactured by Elgin National Watch Co., with the source reporting a production date of circa 1925. The movement features decorative pattern damaskeening across its bridges, engraved with the maker's signature 'ELGIN NATL WATCH CO. U.S.A.', '17 JEWELS', and serial number 27868382. It is equipped with a micrometric regulator over the balance cock. According to source documentation, the caliber is a Grade 387, size 16S movement housed in an Art Deco gold-filled case measuring 49 mm in diameter and 14 mm in depth.
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Component · Dial
Early Double-Sunk “Elgin Nat’l Watch Co.” Dial, c.1874 (Back View)
This component is the reverse side of an early double-sunk enamel pocket watch dial dating to circa 1874, attributed to the Elgin National Watch Company. According to horological historian Nathan Moore, following the firm's reorganization from the National Watch Company in October 1874, surplus inventory dials were modified to bear the new name. The factory cut out the original center sunk insert to a slightly smaller diameter and installed a replacement marked 'Elgin Nat’l Watch Co.', creating a characteristic circular seam crack over time. The reverse displays charred regions, which the author notes may indicate that the dial was rebaked after the replacement disc was inserted.
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Movement · Pocket watch movement
Elgin Strand 16-size 17-jewel pocket watch movement
This is an uncased open-face, stem-wound and stem-set pocket watch movement produced by the Elgin National Watch Company. Built with a 16-size three-finger bridge nickel architecture, the movement displays decorative wave damascening. Visible engravings include 'Strand', 'ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.', 'U.S.A.', '17 JEWELS', '4 POSITIONS', 'ADJUSTED', 'DOUBLE ROLLER', and serial number 19643004. It features a micrometer regulator on the balance cock. The seller lists its dimensions as 42.7 mm by 7.3 mm and dates it to circa 1917, while also noting a white enamel dial with blued steel hands.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · MA108
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin Grade 130 Model 1 0s dress pocket watch
Catalogued under SKU WA-3754, this American dress pocket watch is reported to date from 1897. It is powered by a size 0s Elgin National Watch Company Grade 130 manual-winding movement featuring 15 jewels and serial number 6561509 with safety pinion. The watch is fitted into a double hunter case measuring 37.2 mm in diameter, recorded with Fahys 14K Monarch case markings, serial number 5144221, and the initials JNB. The white dial displays Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds track at 6 o'clock, and the Elgin logo, complemented by a fluted crown at 3 o'clock and an attached chain.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-3754
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin Railroad Grade No. 349 "Father Time" 18s Pocket Watch
This Elgin open-face pocket watch is dated by the source to 1905 and features an 18-size, 21-jewel manual-wind movement recorded as Grade 349, also known as the Father Time. The lever-set movement operates at 18,000 beats per hour and is source-reported as adjusted to five positions, isochronism, and temperature. It is housed in a 54.5 mm yellow gold-filled Fahys case stamped Guaranteed 20 Years. The white ceramic double-sunk dial features Arabic hour numerals, red five-minute markers, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-3582
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin Veritas 18-Size 23-Jewel Railroad Grade Pocket Watch
This is an American railroad-grade pocket watch made by Elgin, dating to circa 1903. The source reports that the piece is powered by an 18-size, grade 214, model 8 nickel three-quarter plate movement featuring 23 jewels, a lever escapement, a micrometer regulator, a diamond endstone, and damascening decoration. The movement is cased in a gold-plated open-face case measuring 53 mm in diameter by 18 mm deep with screw-off front and back bezels. The white enamel double-sunk Montgomery dial displays continuous outer minute markings, blued steel spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · AB-263325
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin Veritas 18s 23J railroad grade pocket watch
This is an Elgin 18-size Veritas railroad-grade open-face pocket watch dating to circa 1905, according to the dealer. The movement is reported as a nickel three-quarter plate grade 214, model 8 with 23 jewels, a lever escapement, micrometer regulator, and diamond endstone. It is housed in a gold-plated open-face case by the Philadelphia Watch Case Co. featuring screw-off front and back bezels. The double-sunk white enamel Montgomery dial is signed Elgin, displaying black Arabic hour numerals, marginal minute numbering 1 to 60 with red five-minute designations, and a subsidiary seconds dial.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · AB-186611
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin Hunter-case Pocket Watch, G.W. Wheeler
This Elgin hunter-case pocket watch represents the G.W. Wheeler model, dated by the source to circa 1889. The front cover opens to reveal a fancy white dial with Arabic numerals, pierced gold hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock. The stem-wind, lever-set movement contains 13 to 15 jewels and bears serial number 3471851. The 54.5 mm case, numbered 1720567, is reported by the auction house to be fully engraved with a village scene on both sides. Although originally catalogued as 14kt gold, a saleroom notice clarified that the case is gold filled.
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www.bonhams.com · 29
Component · Balance, escapement & train part
Elgin No. 239 Veritas Hairspring and Balance Assembly
This horological component comprises the hairspring and balance assembly identified by the source as originating from an Elgin No. 239 Veritas pocket watch movement. The source reports the parent movement as an 18-size, Model 8, 21-jewel mechanism bearing serial number 9348026 and dating to circa 1902. As visible in the photograph, the assembly incorporates a split bimetallic balance wheel fitted with threaded perimeter timing screws. Centered around the balance staff pivot is a blued steel hairspring formed with a raised Breguet overcoil terminal curve, pinned to a brass collet at the center and terminating at a hairspring stud.
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Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
American Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Hunter's Case Pocket Watch
This American Elgin pocket watch is dated by the seller to circa 1885 and features a 14K yellow gold hunter's case with box hinge construction made by Dueber. The exterior case is decorated with engine turning, an engraved floral motif, a diagonal blank ribbon or cartouche, and an outer border with repeating four-lobed motifs, complemented by a rope-twist bow and ribbed crown. According to the seller, the watch contains an 11-jewel movement and a two-piece porcelain dial with seconds display. It measures 40 mm in length and weighs 59 grams.
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www.renaissanceantiques.com · AAUC 1035 P
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin Veritas 23 Jewel 16-size railroad pocket watch
This open-face railroad pocket watch features a double-sunk white enamel Montgomery-style dial signed Elgin, with bold Arabic hour numerals, continuous outer minute markings with red five-minute intervals, and blued steel hands. According to the seller, the timepiece is powered by a 16-size, 23-jewel nickel three-quarter plate lever-escapement movement signed 'Veritas, Elgin, Ill, USA' and adjusted to five positions under serial number 23634418. The movement incorporates a gold train, raised gold jewel settings, and a gold-capped endstone. Housed in a 10K gold-plated screw-back case with engraved bezel edges, the stem-wound, lever-set watch measures 49 mm in diameter.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.167 (AB-186621)
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin B.W. Raymond 19-Jewel Open-Face Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch by Elgin is housed in a gold-filled case described by the auction house as ornately engraved, guaranteed for five years, and measuring approximately 44 mm in width. According to the source, it houses a 19-jewel B.W. Raymond movement. The visible white dial is signed 'ELGIN' below 12 o'clock and features black Arabic hour markers, red outer five-minute numerals, a minute track, spade-tipped hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The pendant, winding crown, and bow are located at 12 o'clock, attached to a 14-inch 10k gold-filled decorative chain with rectangular bar links and a spring ring clasp.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 3017
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin B.W. Raymond 21-Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch
This Elgin B.W. Raymond open-face railroad pocket watch is reported by the auction house to feature a 21-jewel movement adjusted to five positions, manufactured circa 1924 based on movement serial number 27606237. The white dial displays bold black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, blued steel hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The watch is cased in yellow 12-karat gold fill measuring approximately two inches in diameter, featuring a grooved decorative bezel pattern, top winding crown, and 'ELGIN R.R.' stamped directly beneath the winder.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0011
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Elgin B.W. Raymond Grade 455 Pocket Watch
According to the auction house, this 1922 Elgin open-face pocket watch houses a 16-size Grade 455 B.W. Raymond movement inside a Wadsworth Grade A 10K gold-filled case. The source documents a 19-jewel, 3/4 plate nickel-finish movement with a double roller escapement and lever setting, adjusted to temperature, isochronism, and five positions. Visually, the watch exhibits a white dial bearing black Arabic numerals, ornate gilt embellishments, an outer minute track, blued spade hands, and a sunk subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0163
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
1908 Elgin Grade 291 16s Open-Face Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch features a white single-sunk dial signed 'ELGIN' with black Arabic hour numerals, red outer five-minute numerals, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at six o'clock. The movement is pendant-set within an Emperor Base Metal case showing an engraved patterned bezel. According to the auction catalog, the watch contains an Elgin National Watch Company 16-size Grade 291, Model 7, Class 110 nickel 3/4-plate movement dating to 1908 with movement serial number 13409794, 7 jewels, quick train, and a Breguet hairspring.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0194
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin 18K Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
This Elgin hunter case pocket watch is dated to circa 1897 and features an 18-karat yellow gold case housing a 17-jewel damascened movement. According to the auction listing, the movement is fitted with a safety pinion and serial number 6810601, custom-engraved for retailer Maier & Berkele in Atlanta, Georgia. The watch is reported to have a white dial with black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. Externally, the yellow gold case displays fine engine turning centering an engraved foliate shield cartouche with a monogram, while the back cover interior is reported to bear the stamp of case maker Roy and 18K.
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www.invaluable.com · 333
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin 14K Gold Keyless Wind Hunter Case Watch
According to the auction catalog, this Elgin hunter case pocket watch dates to circa the 1880s and is cased in 14K gold. The 34.5 mm round case features engraved decoration and a snap-on case back numbered 65864, with an overall weight of 41 grams. Bonhams reports that it is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind movement numbered 3073840 and signed Elgin. The enamel dial is signed GOldee. Keyless winding is operated via the pendant crown and bow assembly.
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www.bonhams.com · 5071
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
1905 Elgin Grade 289 Hunter Case Pocket Watch
According to the source, this 1905 Elgin hunter case pocket watch features a size 6s mechanical movement, Grade 289, Model 2, Class 115, fitted with 7 jewels and a safety pinion. Housed in a yellow gold-filled hunter case measuring 42.7 mm in diameter manufactured by Keystone Watch Case with a double-hinged back cuvette, the watch displays a white dial signed 'ELGIN' with black Roman numerals, peripheral red Arabic five-minute numerals, matching blue steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-4030
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin Hunter Case Pocket Watch
This antique American hunting case pocket watch is reported by the auction source to have been manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Co. Based on movement serial number 2458217, records cited by the source date production to circa 1887. The watch is cased in a gold-filled hunter case described as featuring ornate foliate scrollwork. Visually, the piece presents a white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, slender hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial located at the 9 o'clock position relative to the 3 o'clock stem.
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www.bidsquare.com · 124
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin National Watch Co. 14K Tri-Colored Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
This antique pocket watch is reported by the seller to have been manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Co. of Illinois circa 1887. The 43mm hunter case is stated to be crafted in three colors of 14K gold, featuring engraved floral and bird motifs centered around a small diamond. The white dial displays black Roman numerals, Breguet-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. According to Renaissance Antiques, the timepiece is powered by a 15-jewel lever-set mechanical movement with movement serial number 2347456 and case number 17303.
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www.renaissanceantiques.com · ROBU 5 P
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14K Tri-Color Gold
This Elgin hunter case pocket watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, blued spade hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The dial is signed 'ELGIN' within a decorative cartouche beneath 12 o'clock. The size 6 engraved 14k yellow gold case is accented with pink and green gold. According to the auction catalog, the reverse is set with an old mine cut diamond and engraved 'Dora Stoltz Jan 23 1894'. The watch houses an 11-jewel pendant-wind and pendant-set movement and is suspended from a gold-filled watch chain.
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www.bidsquare.com · 12
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Hunting Cased Pocket Watch with Fancy Dial
This antique 16-size hunting cased pocket watch features a 14k yellow gold engine-turned case produced by the Keystone Watch Case Company, measuring 48mm in diameter with a reported gross weight of 84.9 grams. The source states it houses a 17-jewel Elgin movement with serial number 12117309, dating to circa 1906. The white enameled dial is decorated with gilt ornamentation, Roman numeral hour markers, an outer five-minute chapter, pierced ornate hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 1322
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin Gold-Filled Hunter Case Pocket Watch
According to the auction catalog, this vintage Elgin pocket watch is cased in an engraved gold-filled hunter case decorated with floral motifs. The watch features a white porcelain dial with black Roman numerals, an outer railroad track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The source states that the mechanical movement carries serial number 9300164, while the interior case is stamped W.C.C. Co. (Warranted Case Co.) with case serial number 563892. A personalized dedication reading 'To Eddie From Dad and Mom 4-11-61' is engraved on the inner dust cover.
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www.invaluable.com · 74
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Elgin Hunter Pocket Watch with Masonic Dial
This gold-plated pocket watch by Elgin dates to circa 1896 and is housed in a Keystone hunter case measuring 54 mm in diameter. The stem-wound, lever-set timepiece contains a gilt three-quarter plate movement featuring 7 jewels and a lever escapement, marked with serial number 6085291 according to the dealer. Its white enamel dial displays Roman numerals, blue steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial, accompanied by painted Masonic imagery including the motto 'In Hoc Signo Vinces' and the name 'R K Miller'. The front cover opens upon pressing the winder, and the watch rests in a fitted retailer box.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.149 (AB-104774)
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
American Elgin 14K Multi-Color Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
This American-made Elgin hunting case pocket watch dates to circa 1898 and features a 14-karat multi-color gold case. The exterior case cover is decorated with engine turning, scroll engravings, and applied multi-tone floral motifs, centering an applied star inset with a diamond. The watch is powered by a 15-jewel stem-wind and stem-set movement. According to the seller's documentation, the reverse cover features an engraved initial plaque, while the dial is porcelain with Roman numerals, gold foil embellishments, Louis XV style hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial.
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www.renaissanceantiques.com · JROS 2172
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
1892 Elgin Gold Plated Case Hunter Pocket Watch
This antique pocket watch attributed to the Elgin National Watch Company features a gold-plated hunter case with a hinged front cover and reeded coin edge. The white porcelain dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer track, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position. The dial bears the script signature 'Elgin Natl Watch Co.'. The auction house reports a case diameter of 50 mm, an interior case engraving of '898668', and a movement engraved 'No. 4775427' alongside 'Elgin Natl Watch Co'.
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www.invaluable.com · 162