During the early introduction of soft enamel dials to the broader watch market in the 1870s and 1880s, the term “soft enamel” was used to describe them, logically contrasting the.
Pictured: 1882 Elgin Material Catalog Showing Hard vs. Soft Enamel Dial Pricing [Catalog Scans Courtesy of Rick Hufnagel] Innovative and novel products commonly demand a premium when first introduced to.
Pictured: 18-Size Soft Glass Enamel Dial by the Elgin National Watch Company, showcasing the glossy reflection of direct light English Soft Enamel, commonly known as “Glass Enamel” in the trade,.
Pictured: 18-Size Hard Enamel Dial by the Elgin National Watch Company, showcasing the slightly diffused reflection of direct light When the early American watch industry was sparked in the 1850s,.
Pictured: Symbology on the Masonic Blue Lodge Society Dial No. 1103 by the Elgin National Watch Company, c.1890s. Symbology serves an important role in Freemasonry. When the Elgin National Watch.
Pictured: Masonic Blue Lodge Society Dial No. 1103 by the Elgin National Watch Company, c.1890s. While the most stunning designs from the “Society Dial” line that Elgin introduced in 1889.
