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Pocket Watch Movement - Elgin National Watch Co, 1886 Object Reg. No: ST 017678

Watchworks
Summary:
Gents pocket watch movement, Elgin National Watch Co, no 2041914, 1886.
Description:
Enamel dial and seconds hand.

Stem and button wound spring; lever escapement.
Acquisition Information:
Donation from Larard Bros, 1925
Discipline: Technology

More information

Tagged with: watchworks, 20170, 38, 346
Themes this item is part of: Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification: HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification: Watches
Tertiary Classification: united states of america
Inscriptions: Marked 'Elgin Natl. Watch Coy., 2041914'.
Maker: Elgin National Watch Co, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 1886

Comments

jerryflores Posted on 19 Dec 2009 9:58 AM
I have an 1880 14K gold w/1/4 carat diamond elgin pocket watch //works, how can I find the value of such item, there is a number inside the watch 2564474
Discovery Centre Posted on 21 Dec 2009 12:02 PM
Museum Victoria Comment
Hi Jerry,

Unfortunately Museum Victoria cannot provide valuations of objects. For a list of valuers, approved by the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, see there website at http://www.arts.gov.au/tax_incentives/cgp

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