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Here at 4-4 Time, we strive to bring you the best that we can locate. Most of our items are a hundred years of age and older, and all are in working condition unless mentioned in the description. These are timeless items which will become heirlooms for your family and future generations. Have questions about one of our items or looking for something in particular? Send us a message or give us a call. We’ll be glad to help!
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“Elgin Veritas 23‑Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch – Original Ferguson Dial – Fully Serviced”
A standout piece of American railroad history, this 18‑Size Elgin Veritas brings together two of the most desirable elements in early 20th‑century watchmaking: Elgin’s top‑grade 23‑jewel Veritas movement and an original Ferguson dial.
Built for precision at a time when timing standards were unforgiving, the Veritas was Elgin’s answer to the highest levels of railroad accuracy. The 23‑jewel movement showcases the company’s finest engineering — gold settings, micrometric regulator, and the robust construction that made the Veritas line legendary among working railroaders and collectors alike.
What truly elevates this example is the authentic enamel Ferguson dial, designed by Dr. William Ferguson to improve legibility with its bold outer‑minute track and inner‑hour ring. These dials were produced in small numbers and are now exceptionally hard to find in clean, original condition. This one is chip‑free, with only faint micro‑hairlines visible under magnification — a remarkable survival for a century‑old enamel dial.
Freshly serviced and housed in a classic 20‑year gold‑filled case, this Veritas is both a mechanical performer and a visually striking collector’s piece. For those who appreciate the intersection of rarity, design, and technical excellence, this is one of the finest American pocket watches you’ll encounter.
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Never mind the questionable sound quality, the cracks and pops. The sometimes cumbersome equipment and having to change a needle after every play. Not to mention the limitations of a personal record library. At a time when an internet connection is all that’s needed for access to a wide variety of streamed music, there are those who prefer not to rely on modern technology for their listening pleasure. Because, at the intersection of art and science, antique phonographs continue to delight collectors by providing original music without electricity, wires, or tubes.
The invention of the phonograph was an evolving process, with twists and turns along the way. In 1877, Thomas Edison, to his great astonishment, successfully recorded (and played back) his recitation of “Mary had a little lamb” using a tinfoilcoated cylinder. A patent for his machine, which was intended not for musical enjoyment but for recording business dictation, was granted in...
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