Elgin Pocket Watch (part)

[Mahskeeter]

A couple of weeks ago I tried a new park. It's an older park, older neighborhood but I really don't know the history. On the one end of the park it's a little quiet, but I had snagged my first Mercury Dime a week prior. Anyway, I dug this piece and knew it was something because it came out clean. It reminded me of the Batman logo or something. I stuck it in my pocket and kept going. I double checked my hole and moved on.

It wasn't until almost 2 weeks later that I looked closer and realized it was part of a watch. A watch from the early 1900's. I found a couple pictures online with information about it. It's pretty cool that I found a part that had a serial number.

I've gone back a few more times looking in that area hoping to find more watch parts. I haven't found any, but I did manage an older very worn Canadian Dime I believe. This park I have been at is only a stone's throw from the river that separates us from our Canadian friends.

I love this hobby!

Scott

 

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[pepperj]

Your spot on with the dating 1899-1903 and the Vickie silver is pre 1900 for sure I'd bet. Nicely done!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on your finds.

 

[trapperart]

Nice finds congrats

 

[dirtlooter]

it is always amazing when we realize that we have actually dug something better than what we first thought we did. having a serial number is sweet too. congrats

 

[RVRoamer74]

Congrats on the finds..

 

[FoxHound0985]

Nice finds! Your pocket watch piece dates to 1901 and once belonged to a size 12s pocket watch with 7 jewels.

 

[against the wind]

I guess if I was to find a piece of a coin, I would want to find the piece with the date on it. lol
Congratulations on a nice recovery and the Vickie.

 

[sutphin]

THATS A NEEET SWEEET FIND..

 

[scruggs]

Fantastic find you made!

 

[Mahskeeter]

Thanks everyone! I've gone out a few more times but haven't been as lucky lately. I guess that's the thrill that keeps us going.

 

[Mackaydon]

Your watch was made in 1900. Scroll down to Production Date Chart.
Elgin National Watch Company: History, Serial Numbers, Production Dates
Don.......

 

[pistol-pete]

If your interested Elgin grade 232, model 2, 7 jewel made 1902

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice recovery and cool watch relic!

 

[DigToChina]

Nice finds.

You might be able to use that H on the Vickie along with her face to narrow the date down between 1871-1890 (face gets fatter and profile as a percentage of the coin seems to increase)...

http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php?canadian_coins=10-cents-1858-1901

Edit: check for yourself but I think it's 1890. The profile touches the A in Canada at the bottom and the leaf touches the I at the top.