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We would like to know how old, is it a railroad watch and what it may be worth. About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935. Illinois pocket watch for sale in uk view 57 bargains. Boston pocket watch in nickel silver case illinois.
The hamilton watch company arrived on the scene almost a quarter century later, but by 1900, more than half of all u. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. Vintage nos 16s illinois 60 hour railroad mainspring motor barrel no. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. During the same year, aurora watch company of illinois also merged into keystone. This twopart article examines one of the most visible features on any vintage pocket watch. The right to download and store images, text or pages from this site is. It has a gorgeous motherofpearl dial with original breguet hands and was sold in full working order. A circa late 19th century antique pocketwatch with stand, by the illinois watch company. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. According to the old ref illinois database cd by dr russ snyder, sn 3235819 should be a size 12s, gentlemans watch from about 1917. Here you will find our selection of vintage and antique mechanical pocketwatches for sale.
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Among the railroad watches searched for by most illinois enthusiasts may be the 16 size, 23 jewel, illinois ball pocket watch. Railroadgrade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch company. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Mar 11, 2014 some collectors specialize in illinois. Snack illinois central pocket watch dandify that it is the botryoidal. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915. It should have 19 jewels, be pendant set, and made to be in a hunting case.
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As the market switched from pocket watches to wrist watches after world war i, the company. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement. Illinois department of financial and professional regulation office of the secretary bruce rauner. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size 15 jewel rail road king nickel pocket watch movement. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didnt achieve full production until 1875. If you wish to buy a used bike, but, you are not sure about its current market value, orange book value obv is the right tool to get you out of this dilemma. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915, status. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are.
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For a complete history of the illinois glass company consult the following reference. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. Shop forand learn aboutantique illinois pocket watches. I would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Illinois pocket watch 14k grey dial 46mm manual watch. Individual and family health insurance plans from blue cross and blue shield of illinois deliver outstanding coverage and service. The hands are particularly delicate making this pocket watch quite a dainty and delightful piece.
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