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What is the difference between Elgin and Lord Elgin?
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The difference between Elgin and Lord Elgin is that one is the name of a watchmaker, and the other is the name of a line of watches. Elgin is the shortened name for the Elgin National Watch Company, founded in 1863 in Elgin, Illinois. One of the manufacturer's most well-known pocket watches was the Lord Elgin, which debuted during the first decade of the 20th century. A wristwatch version of the timepiece hit the market in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Elgin watches.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 11j 8s Grade 94 Etched Yellow Gold Tone Hunter Case
By Elgin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch features a solid yellow gold tone double full hunter case, finely decorated with elegant engine-turned detailing with floral and village hou...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch.
In 14 karat white gold.
Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end.
With a block letter ELGIN and index hour markers to the face.
Set with a Speidel gold-plated and black cord watch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1923
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip"...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Masonic Elgin pocket watch 1900s Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Wallkill, NY
1900s Hand painted Masonic Elgin pocket watch - In working condition
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 20834797
Grade: 3...
Category
Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored...
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,500 Sale Price
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