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THANK YOU ALL, FOR YOU HELP IN RAISING ME UP TO THE GOLD POWER-SELLER LEVEL SOON TO REACH THE PLATINUM LEVEL!
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT VINTAGE POCKET WATCH TO WEAR OR AS A CENTER PIECE FOR YOUR FINE COLLECTION!
I WILL BE LISTING 10+ FINE RUNNING VINTAGE POCKET WATCHES FROM THE EARLY 1900’S THIS WEEK! MANY RAILROAD GRADE BEAUTIES!
I OFFER COMBINED SHIPPING ON MULITPLE ITEMS!
THIS IS
A VERY RARE & ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT ELGIN HUNTERS DRESS POCKET WATCH FEATURING A FANCY TRI-COLORED EMBOSSED SONGBIRD CASE & NEARLY MINT ORIGINAL PORCELAIN DIAL- KEEPING EXCELLENT TIME!
You will love the timeless charm and fine craftsmanship of this stunning antique tri-colored 14K gold filled Elgin hunter’s pocket watch!
The 14K gold filled case is a rich yellow gold tone, with an ornate display of leaves and flowers embossed in hues of pink, green and bright yellow! Both front and back are adorned with two sweet songbirds, and the front bears a pink gold open shield that awaits your engraved initials! This magnificent pocket watch measures apx. 35.5mm not including the desirable prominent stem with its smoothly winding onion crown and flexible pendant bow. It is unusual and quite exciting to find such a fancy hunter’s pocket watch from this era in such beautiful condition- this one is beautiful inside and out! The inner dust cover bears an inscription dated ”06”. There are tool marks on the dust cover but otherwise you will find only some small surface scratches and a couple tiny dings on this rare beauty- free of brass and truly a special watch that you will cherish! This is a magnificent piece of history finely crafted by Elgin, and ready for the winning bidder to proudly display or wear on a chain!
This rare antique Elgin dress pocket watch sports a nearly mint, almost pristine white porcelain dial with crisp black Roman numerals that are easy to read. The dial is free of hairlines and the only sign of its actual age that I could find is a slight bit of residue around the auxiliary dial, under a jeweler's magnifying loup. Simply amazing to find a dial like this! His original blued steel hands accurately display the passing time to the black numerals and to the neat line markers the outer chapter. You will read the time down to the precise second in the single sunk auxiliary dial, where his matching blue arrow tipped sub-second hand efficiently shows the passing seconds to neat black markers. The dial is signed Elgin in fancy lettering, with ornate accents.
Inside the stunning case the ¾ plate nickel movement is very clean, running strong and keeping excellent time! The ornate damasked plates bear the serial #11238120 places production back in “a finer time” in 1904. This collectable Elgin pocket watch is ready to show off in your antique pocket watch collection, save as an investment keepsake or flaunt on a chain as a unique nostalgic timekeeper! Good luck claiming this treasure for your own!
HE COMES WITH A THREE-MONTH WARRANTY FOR YOUR ADDED SATISFACTION AND CONVENIENCE! Good luck to you all!
Howdy Folks, I will be adding many Fine Watches and Pocket Watches for auction today. Please visit and bookmark my other fine watch auctions.
Good luck to you all!
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THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN
A VERY RARE & ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT ELGIN HUNTERS DRESS POCKET WATCH FEATURING A FANCY TRI-COLORED EMBOSSED SONGBIRD CASE & NEARLY MINT ORIGINAL PORCELAIN DIAL- KEEPING EXCELLENT TIME!
A Brief History of the American Railroad Pocket Watch
THE DISASTER THAT CHANGED TIME:
On April 19, 1891, a great train disaster occurred that would forever change railroad timekeeping. On the tracks, not far from Cleveland, the scheduled No. 4 was traveling East on the same track as another train that was heading West. Two trains collided, eleven people died. It was found that the cause was a Railroad engineers faulty timepiece.
Unfortunately the engineer’s pocket watch on the westbound train had stopped for about 4 minutes, and then started up again. The two trains met their fate at Kipton, Ohio. Both of the engineers were instantly killed, and nine other people lost their lives. The loss to the Rail line and the Postal Service was great.
Following this disaster, a commission was appointed to establish and develop the General Railroad Timepiece Standards. These standards were adopted in 1893 and the Railroad Pocket Watch industry was born.
Every Railroad watch produced is a technological marvel, each designed with pure function and unmatched accuracy in mind. The bold black Arabic numerals set on pristine white porcelain set the standard for the distinguished railroad time-piece while numerous safety features were incorporated displaying the ingenuity to which they were designed.
Webb C. Ball was instrumental is establishing the design guidelines and set the method of watch inspections that all railroad watches had to follow. Watches with the ball name are some of the most desired watches produced.
The accepted general guide lines (approximately 1930s) for a certified Rail Road watches included:
The pocket watch had to be a 16 size, open face, lever set, stem wound model. The watch movement had to have a minimum of 19 Jewels, Double roller, at least five positions, temperature and isochronism. The approved watches would be accurate to within 30 seconds per week.
Remember that railroad approved rules evolved and changed from year to year and that some of the earlier watches having fewer jewels or adjustments are to be considered genuine Rail Road watches.
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A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF:
Howdy, My name is Emerson Bone from just above Sacramento, CA.
For those of you who know me, you know that I am an avid watch enthusiast. I’m always pleased to try to answer any of your questions about my watches. It is preferred that you email me but if it’s necessary, phone my cell at 916-715-5453.
I’ve scoured the countryside for this weeks listings, and there are some great timepieces here!
After you have placed your winning bid, you can visit my other auctions by simply clicking the “SELLERS OTHER AUCTIONS” located next to my user name. If you like what you see, bookmark my listing and I’ll try to bring you more each week!
As I tell everybody, collecting vintage wrist watches is more than just a hobby, it is an obsession!
I’ve been collection and selling watches for the past twelve years, sharing my obsession with everyone I meet.
Should you also enjoy fabulous vintage timepieces, you might consider joining the “National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors”. This is an organization where people like you and me share their knowledge and build and help other build their portfolio of fine vintage watches.
Not only are rare vintage watches the ticket to fun collecting, they’re a great investment.
What other collectable can you use daily and show off to your friends? Have fun!
I am proud to be recognized by EBay as a “GOLD” Powerseller. Please scroll through my feedback and see what others say about my watches and integrity.
Thanks and good luck folks!
Emerson
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We guarantee this item to be as described and pictured here otherwise we will refund the full bid amount plus the cost of shipping both ways.
We do not accept returns due to buyer’s remorse.
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Should any problem arise with your purchase, please call Emerson at 916-715-5453 or return the watch with the bottom half of the warranty card filled out to:
Decowatches
PO BOX 461
Mt. Aukum, CA 95656
Vintage watches are complex machines and the post can be rough on them at times. We are always happy to re-service any warranted watch.
Visit our “about me” page for information about wristwatches and a link to our web site.
Best to you all and happy bidding,
Emerson
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