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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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Elgin 14K Ladies Wrist Watch 1920's Mint Engraved Flowers French Cut Sapphire
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Elgin 14K Ladies Wrist Watch 1920's Mint Engraved Flowers French Cut Sapphire Deco
Mint Condition
Runs Great and Keeps Good Time
14K White Gold Case
Case Number 28041
2 French...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare 1917 Elgin Trench Sterling Silver Watch Wristwatch Running Strong
By Elgin
Located in South Pasadena, CA
This is a rare find, in great running condition with sterling silver case with undisturbed patina. The case is approximately 31mm cushion cases, the crystal is in very good condition...
Category
Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Elgin
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold
This Elgin pocket watch dates to 1901 and features a 34 mm hunter-style case crafted in 14k yellow gold. The case is decorated...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Elgin Rectangular Dress Watch
By Elgin
Located in Wailea, HI
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Elgin Rectangular Dress Watch
From the owners personal collection
An exceptional representation of mid-1930s American watchmaking, this vintage Elgin wristwatc...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau / Reference 9507
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm "Lu...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
