Posted 10 years ago
eldave2003
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This is my grandmother's Elgin watch. Dates from early 1900s, I would think. Don't know if the case is gold or another metal. Would like to get it cleaned and adjusted.
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Gold filled or rolled gold case, you can see the base metal showing through on the corners.
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Thanks for the info. Any information on when and where it was made, value, etc.?
just a short note... this watch has been set up as wrist watch also, the small clasp at top would have a ribbon attached and another clasp like it on other end to attach to hole at bottom. This notion was first implemented around 1909.I have a couple smaller pocket watches , same styling and have a ribbon fob posted, I'll retrieve link for you to look at.
open the back cover, to expose the movement and a serial # will provide jewel count. grade, production run and date of mfg. "Elgin" watches were produced in Elgin, Ill.
Photo #2 shows "Ribbon" strap fob
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/113171-size-0-elgin-14k-pocket-watch-and-ribb
Thanks for the info, Kerry. I didn't know about the strap option.