Description: 1882 Elgin National Watch Company 7 Jewels RARE Private Label George Pringle, Guelph Ontario Brass Movement Grade 96 Quick Train Full Plate Size 18s Hand Wind and Set Pocket Watch serial number 1,996,655. Illinois Watch Case Company Golden Plated Swing-Out Open Case. Runs Strong and Keeps Time!Private label George Pringle Guelph Ont. dial in mint condition. Illinois Watch case Company Gold Plated Case in used condition. Excellent Crystal Glass without scratches. Very Clean Private Label brass movement for a watch of 142 years old! Winds and sets as it should. Time Set with Lever located at 5:00 o'clock. Runs strong and keeps time.Illinois Watch Case Company was founded by Max and Salomon Eppenstein in Chicago in 1886. A few years later, after producing about 20,000 cases, the firm was lured to Elgin, where factory operated up to the early 1960's. Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. The first watch Elgin was finished in April of 1867 and over the next 100 years, they went on to produce about 60 million mechanical watches. (Elgin Watch Factory and Guelph Ontario images are added for interest only and are not a part of this listing)From the American Horology Archive:Elgin National Watch Co.Grade: 96Manufacturer:Elgin Manufacturer Location:Elgin, Illinois Movement Serial Number:1996655 Grade:96 Model:4 Class:6 Estimated Production Year:1886 Run Quantity:50,000 Grade/Model Run:2 of 106 Grade/Model Total Production:566,000 Size:18s Jewels:7j Movement Configuration:Open face Movement Finish:Gilt Movement Setting:Lever Plate:Full Plate Barrel:Going Train:Quick Regulator:Plain Standard Dial Type:Single-Sunk PLEASE REVIEW DETAILED PICTURES AND ASK QUESTIONS.Item Pictured is the actual item you will be receiving. See pics to make up your own mind of condition.Buyers with a positive feedback score (25) and below are required to contact me prior to bidding.International sale thru Ebay Global Shipping Program Only.
Price: 199 USD
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-13T22:45:40.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pocket Watch Size: 18
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Closure: Open Face
Number of Jewels: 7 Jewels
Indices: Roman Numerals, 12-Hour Dial
Year Manufactured: 1880-1889
Vintage: Yes
Serial Number: 1,996,655
Brand: National Watch Co.
Case Color: Gold
Department: Men
Type: Pocket Watch
Customized: No
Model: 96
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Case Material: Gold Plated
Display: Analog
