Elgin Pocket Watch Information: Serial Number 36891 (Grade 58)

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Grade: 58

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	36891
Grade:	58
Variation:	H.H. Taylor
Model:	1
Class:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1869
Run Quantity:	2,000
Total Production:	28,354
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Either
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Slow
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078
Data Research:	c.1950 Elgin Serial List

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Wahlquist
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November 26, 2017:
Serial Number 37071 was reported as inaccurate
Note: Movement setting is lever not key

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This movement was produced before a lever-setting mechanism was available on Elgin watches. Please double-check the serial number on the movement.
October 31, 2017:
Serial Number 37148 was reported as accurate
Jamesrodgers1969
1

April 8, 2017:
Serial Number 37709 was reported as accurate
June 8, 2016:
Serial Number 36687 was reported as accurate
Stlcoin
26

May 10, 2016:
Serial Number 36870 was reported as accurate
April 1, 2016:
Serial Number 36713 was reported as accurate
January 12, 2016:
Serial Number 37194 was reported as accurate
August 19, 2015:
Serial Number 37941 was reported as accurate
July 28, 2015:
Serial Number 37518 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
September 26, 2014:
Serial Number 36830 was reported as accurate
September 20, 2014:
Serial Number 36836 was reported as accurate
September 20, 2014:
Serial Number 36836 was reported as accurate
September 19, 2014:
Serial Number 36836 was reported as accurate
January 20, 2014:
Serial Number 37513 was reported as accurate
August 16, 2013:
Serial Number 36176 was reported as accurate
July 10, 2013:
Serial Number 37907 was reported as accurate
May 15, 2013:
Serial Number 36479 was reported as accurate
March 24, 2013:
Serial Number 37451 was reported as accurate
March 24, 2013:
Serial Number 37451 was reported as accurate
January 23, 2013:
Serial Number 37308 was reported as accurate
October 1, 2012:
Serial Number 37290 was reported as accurate
August 20, 2012:
Serial Number 36260 was reported as accurate
August 3, 2012:
Serial Number 37024 was reported as accurate