Quartz hunter pocket pierced half hunter pocket watch with skeleton case working order. Rather than having to open the case in order to see the time, a half hunter case features a cutout in the case that gives you a small window to view the watch hands in order check the time. Masonic elgin full hunter gold plated pocket watch and chain. An 18ct yellow gold cased half hunter pocket watch by elgin, the outer case with blue roman enamel dial, over a white enamel roman dial with subsidiary seconds aperture, fitted a crown wound movement no. Elgin s manufacturing headquarters in elgin, illinois, represented the largest watchmaking operation in the world for the 98 years it was in operation 18661964 in honor of chicagos mayor, the first pocket watch they created in 1867 was named the b. An unsigned continental gold half hunter pocket watch, 3 days. With over 30 years of industry experience, pocket watches is the first port of call for all of your timepiece needs. Double half hunter pocket watch the double half hunter pocket watch is a combination of the double hunter and the half hunter pocket watches. A well engraved mechanism with lever escapement and finely graduated adjustment. Splashproof diving standard 0 tissot pocket savonette watch t8624102900. Early on, railroad pocket watches were allowed to be 18s or 16s, but eventually were required to be 16s. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. Pocket watches usas biggest pocket watch specialist.
Please not our shop and antiques centre is closed due to the circumstances we will keep you advised. The movement is signed elgin natl watch co usa and it has the serial number 11640621 which dates it back to 1905. The movement is signed with the elgin name and the serial number 25,128,838 dates it back to 1923. The bronze metal cover displays a detailed eagle, and a part of the watch is visible behind each wing. Hunters half hunters pocketwatchesuk pocket watches. Seven jewelled movement in a 14 carat gilded keystone half hunter case with blue enamelled clock face on lid. Antique 1918 silver elgin half hunter pocket watch.
Solid 14k yellow gold half double hunter case pocket watch 62 grams this watch was made by elgin, and has a solid 14k half double hunter case. Pocket watches us the worlds largest pocket watch specialist nothing adds a suave edge to a look quite like pocket watches. The half hunter was a natural evolution on the full hunter case. Pocket watches come in all different sizes, but the most common will be 18s, 16s and 12s for men, or 0s, 6s and 8s for ladies pocket watches. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major.
Front of an elgin pocket watch from 1911 in a hunterstyle closed case with the stem located at the 3. Elgin 6 size half hunter hand engraved 15 jewel 1896 pocket watch runs lw119. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside both covers for london 1918. A large, well engraved gold plated case with front and back showing birds amongst foliage. Signed keyless wind movement with club tooth level escapement. Waltham yellow gold filled hunters case pocket watch from 1910. Waltham yellow gold filled hunters case pocket watch from. Elgin hunter pocket watch 11503602 14k white dial 47mm manual. This is the first half double hunter case made of solid 14k yellow gold that this auction house has seen in over 7 years, making. Elgin class 92, 212 grade half hunter pocket watch, made in 1903. If the watch has a hunter case with a metal cover over the dial and crystal then the watch uses a hunter style or genevastyle crystal.
Click below to be notified when new items are posted at lower prices. Demihunter this type of cover leaves a small window on the closure of the pocket watch that lets you see some of the movement of the. Vintage watch company reveals list of stolen items watchpro. Gold tone impex pocket watch w hunter case swiss movement 17 jewels man fishing on outside of hunter case comes with chain. Antiques atlas antique half hunter pocket watches, page 7.
Elgin watch designs with a hunting case have a spring hinged cover over the watch dial. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. This how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. A ladies half hunter pocket watch, 14ct gold case with blue enamel external numerals and crown wind, 19th century, dial marked for caris bros. Antiques atlas 1920s antique half hunter pocket watches. Full hunter cases provide the most comprehensive protection in a pocket watch. The watch seems to be overwound, and is not working, but is an easy fix for the avid collector. For a one of a kind and unique pocket watch style, check out the eagle pocket watch by shoppewatch. Make offer elgin 6 size half hunter hand engraved 15 jewel 1896 pocket watch runs lw119 1891 elgin 18s 11j lever set sterling silver pocket watch runs. This was a significant issue when, before about the mid 19th century, watches had a hugely domed bulls eye.
This is a lovely little watch with a beautiful case which is in extraordinary condition for its age. Items similar to waltham yellow gold filled hunters case pocket watch from 1910 view more. It has all the features of a double hunter pocket watch, which includes having a front and back hinged lid which fully opens, but the difference is that it has a window on the front lid of the pocket watch, which then enables you to view the dial of the. Antique waltham half hunter pocket watch, 1899 la197189.
Our half hunter skeletal pocket watches feature an intricate mechanical movement, visible through a central aperture on the face, and through the window on. Antique and vintage pocket watches antique half hunter pocket watches contact seller the vintage wrist watch company tel 086 750238 please quote antiques atlas. Elgin small pocket watch demi hunter gold filled case 36 mm. An enamel dial with blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds signed elgin. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working well. Elgin half hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The hunter is so named because with a lid covering the glass it was more suitable to wear when riding a horse to hounds hence it is known as a hunter than an open faced watch as there was always the chance of being thrown against the pommel of the saddle and crushing the watch. Antique 1905 elgin half hunter pocket watch la87755.
Also called a demi hunter case, this style of antique pocket watch has a glass, crystal, or hollow window in the case that lets you see the time. Many of the elgin movements are of interest primarily to pocket watch collectors, again for their rarity more than their finesse. A hunter case pocket watch with a springring chain is pictured at the top of this page. Elgin antique pocket watches with 15 jewels 6 pocket watch. Elgin size 18 antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues.
How to take out pocket watch movement from its case. Seven jewels and the serial number 19551741 dates it back to 1917. Benson yellow gold filled half hunter pocket watch, circa 1900s. Get the best deals on elgin dressformal pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deal for solid gold antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Elgin pocket watch vintageantique watch is running 10k white gold filled. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Silver 18 size post fusee lwc openface pocket watch 1898. Antique sterling silver j w benson half demi hunter pocket watch the bank.
An intermediate type, known as the demi hunter or half hunter, is a case style in which the outer lid has a glass panel or hole in the centre giving a view of the hands. The watch has a stem winding movement, grade 293, which is working well. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches elgin half hunter sno. The watch itself measures 52mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. Pocketwatch 101 pocket watch crystals, types and styles. Get the best deals on elgin half hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. All about pocket watch sizes keepthetime watch blog. Hunter style crystals tend to be quite thin and fragile, and vary from almost flat to slightly convex, but all must be low enough to allow the metal case lid to close. The dial is in nice condition with gold hands including the special half hunter hour hand and a blued steel sub seconds hand, a sunken subsidiary seconds dial and an outer minute track. Arnex sweep second 17j mens running pocket watch with date.
Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. Vintage elgin running fancy gold filled hunters case. Antiques atlas antique half hunter pocket watches, page 2. Many were railroad watches or standard watches, as they were often called in the railroad industry, designed to meet railway standards. Get the best deals on elgin size 18 antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the stem. Get the best deal for half hunter antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. White enamel dial with roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial. The enterprise was very successful and elgin went on producing watches until 1950. Hunter style or geneva crystal if the watch has a hunter case with a metal cover over the dial and crystal then the watch uses a hunter style or genevastyle crystal. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working nicely.
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