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The ps lady elgin was a woodenhulled sidewheel steamship that sank in lake michigan off the fledgling town of port clinton, illinois, whose geography is now divided between highland park and highwood, illinois, after she was rammed in a gale by the schooner augusta in the early hours of september 8, 1860. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Jul 14, 2010 rare collectable ladies elgin 541 usa manual wind vintage watch. Vintage 1916 elgin ladies pocket watch property room. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Lovely vintage ladies elgin gold toned and crystal dress watch model eg193. The cord was most likely once black, but with age and wear looks more very dark brown. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company. Elgin womens mechanical handwinding wristwatches for sale. This is a very nice ladies lady elgin vintage windup watch with a safety clasp and chain in very good running condition.
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These vintage watches were symbols of americas emergence from an agricultural country into an industrial power. Vintage lord elgin 14k gold filled mens watch, 1930s. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. Rare collectable ladies elgin 541 usa manual wind vintage. The lady elgin line of watches was the female line developed to retail along side of the lord elgin brand. Sep 24, 2006 shipwreck hunter seeks a home for lady elgin artifacts by michael tarm, associated press september 24, 2006 chicago the rusty, 3footlong steam whistle harry zych cradles in his arms screamed in alarm as the stately usm lady elgin foundered and sank just north of chicago 146 years ago one of the 19th centurys worst maritime disasters. I think it may be a lady s watch because it is smaller in size, about 1 12. Unfollow vintage lady elgin watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage lady elgin platinum 14k gold diamond watchcase metal. These elgin watches are often smaller and slimmer for a weightless feel. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be.
Elgin 17j lady elgin wrist watch, vintage mechanical manualwind movement, champagnetoned metal dial with a matte finish and raised gold arabic numbers and markers has some light patina around the markers but no scratches or notable damage, sleek gold steel batonstyle hands, attractive yellow gold. Elgin vintage lady elgin wrist watch, 17 jewels, yellow. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. Shipwreck hunter seeks a home for lady elgin artifacts the. Our estate jewelry is a fraction of what you would expect to pay at traditional jewelry stores. Very nice condition, 14kt white gold case and bracelet vintage lady elgin watch.
In august 1854, she hit a rock off milwaukee and limped into manitowoc, only to sink at the. Popular band colors for elgin handwound mechanical womens wristwatches. Gazette article by duff peterson appeared in the gazette. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. I provide guaranteed elgin wrist watch servicing and repair for the above elgin wrist watch models both gents watches and ladies watches as well as the following models. Lady s 14k gold antique elgin pocket pendant watch in deuber case. Lady elgin 10 size, 15 jewels, fast beat, straightline escapement, expansion balance. I would be happy to do that if you request me to do so. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for elgin womens wristwatches. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers. They tend to have thinner profiles, giving them a sleeker appearance. The lady elgin was a woodenhulled sidewheel steamship that sank in lake michigan off highwood, illinois after she was rammed by the schooner augusta in the early hours of september 8, 1860.
Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. I am happy to say that after all the chatter on this site my brother in law has located a box full of his grandfathers book. Shop unique elgin watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Rare collectable ladies elgin 541 usa manual wind vintage watch. Because her boilers and engine once powered a slave trading ship called cleopatra, many believed she was a cursed ship from the moment of her launching.
Vintage hampden 14k gold running ladies pocket watch. Aug 09, 2009 unedited video of a dive on the boilers from the wreck of the lady elgin. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. The lady elgin was a double decked wooden sidewheel steamer built at buffalo, new york in 1851 by the well know ship chandlers bidwell, banta and co.
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All diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. A manual watch is one that is wound by turning the crown. Unless purchased directly from an authorized rolex dealer, all rolex watches are considered preowned. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Save on a huge selection of new and used items from fashion to toys, shoes to electronics. The collectors site for vintage elgin wrist watches this website is dedicated to helping people find out about their elgin wrist watches. The high grade elgin 19 jewel calibre 619 movement was recently serviced and is keeping great time. Find womens digital watches and traditional designs to complement your wardrobe. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. She was named for the wife of lord elgin, the governor general of canada, and measured 252 ft.
Find out more about lord elgin, and lady elgin, watches here. Apr 21, 2020 find great deals up to 70% off on preowned elgin gold watches for women on mercari. The movement is running and keeping time the elgin national watch company was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Lot of vintage ladies gold filled wrist watches elgin, illinois. Includes a small 19 jewels, 10k filled watch with black braided band, a 14k filled lady elgin with glass crystal accents on expansion band, a gold tone watch with sub seconds sub dial and a 10k rolled gold bezel 17 jewels silver tone watch. Lets take a look at how this brand developed and talk about some of the most beautiful and distinctive timepieces the company developed. Vintage lady elgin 19 jewel, 14 karat yellow gold filled wrist watch with box circa 1948 wat10197 sharp facets gallery. This brand got its start just a couple decades after the end of the industrial revolution and operated through 1968. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models. Vintage estate elgin pocket watch 7 jewel, size 12s gold filled circa 1925 wat10208 sharp facets gallery. Demesy fine watches is not an authorized rolex dealer nor is it affiliated with the rolex corporation or any of its subsidiaries.
The lady elgin herself tried to head for shore, but she was nine miles off the coast, with one of her paddlwheels wrecked bourrie, p. Instant download printable art, elgin watches bicycle for two 1920s. Art deco 18k solid gold vintage 1925 ladys elgin 17 jewel enamel. The 1937 drivers watch is one of the earliest flexible lug drivers watches that elgin made. Working, ticking, beautiful lady elgin solid gold 14k analog watch with black synthetic cord band, white face, numerals at every other hour, 619 19 jewel manual wind. Used ladies vintage elgin wrist watch for sale in lemon. Introducing elgins 100th anniverasry line that was never released in 1964. The wristwatch has a gold tone and black glass expansion link bracelet. By 1910, word of elgin s obsession with precision had spread around the world. Elgin we present you you a wide range of elgin watches for men and women such as elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin, all major watches made by the us major us watchmaker from 1864 to 1968. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about lady elgin.
Elgin womens mechanical handwinding wristwatches for. Read about the efforts of mr john walker barriger iii and mr jack pugh in modernizing the railroad. Advertisement lord elgin lady elgin watches vintage paper on. Mar 31, 2012 whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. In 1854, lady elgin hit an uncharted reef off manitowoc, wisconsin while carrying hundreds of passengers. It is not, nor ever will be, complete but we will endeavour to update it when new sources come to light. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968.
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