Private Label CHARLES AXMAN, Germantown OH, ELGIN National Pocket Watch Runs!

Description: 1874 Elgin National Watch Company 7 Jewels VERY RARE Private Label Charles Axman, Germantown, Ohio Brass Movement Grade 55 Full Plate Size 18s Key Wind and Key Pocket Watch early serial number 325,594. A key # 4 is included. Runs!An Original Elgin National Watch Co. single sunk dial in pristine condition. Silver Color Case opens and closes well. Very Thick Crystal Glass with typical scratches came with years being in use. Very Clean Private Label movement for a watch of 150 years old! Winds and sets as it should. Runs well and keeps pretty good time, but was not timed for accuracy and reliability, so some service may be needed. OHIO SILVERSMITHS AND RELATED TRADES WORKING OUTSIDE OF CINCINNATI Based on research done by Elizabeth D. Beckman, compiled after her death by Maurice R. Meslans, and edited by Wm Erik Voss g = goldsmith, s = silversmith, j = jeweler, w = watchmaker, c = clockmaker Surname Given City County Notes Axman Charles Germantown Montgomery j, c, w CHARLES AXMAN was a native of Germany, born May 6, 1822. In early life, he learned the trade of watchmaking and jeweler, but soon after the completion of his trade, in 1848, he emigrated to America, and on May 8, 1850, married in New York City, Elvina Droz, a native of France, born December 27, 1830, and became a resident of the United States in her minority. Soon after their marriage, they settled in Germantown, Montgomery County, Ohio, where Mr. Axman set up in business and conducted it through life, taking in his sons, who are now four in number.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 Germantown Ohio images are added for interest only and are not a part of this listing)From the American Horology Archive:Elgin National Watch Co.Grade: 55Private Label:Charles Axman Manufacturer Location:Elgin, Illinois Movement Serial Number:325594 Grade:55 Variation:J.T. Ryerson Model:1 Class:5 Estimated Production Year:1874 Run Quantity:395 Grade/Model Run:89 of 99 Grade/Model Total Production:73,095 Variant Est. Production:42,084 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-J.T. RYERSON) Size:18s Jewels:7j Movement Configuration:Adaptable Movement Finish:Gilt Movement Signing Style:Mixed Movement Inlay Color:None Movement Setting:Key Plate:Full Plate Barrel:Going Balance Type:Solid Balance Material:Nickel Train:Slow Regulator:Plain 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: 399 USD

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois

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