Dec 28, 2006 according to information about illinois watches in american pocket watches vol. The approach to what we now call a carry gun was much different a generation ago. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. On these pages, weve provided short howto articles in an attempt to answer a few of the most common questions and help you to learn more about the proper care and handling of your vintage pocket watch. I have a pocket watch manufactured by the illinois watch company in 1907. Mar 31, 2012 ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687.
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This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Most valuable us pennies highest value 1 cent coins. Illinois serial number database nawcc message board. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. The keystone watch case serial number 6644201 and illinois movement serial number 3487653. The colt pocket hammerless model 1903 is a very collectible pistol, and a great shooter even by todays standards. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. The model name is bunn special which was manufactured from 19 to 1930 and considered one of illinois watch cos fine and accurate railroad pocket watches. According to information about illinois watches in american pocket watches vol. I have a pocket watch manufactured by the illinois watch. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel grade 710 diamond ruby sapphire pocket watch movement. This is an antique illinois pocket watch made by the illinois watch company in springfield, il circa 1921. When reading this serial number list, you should first find out the correct size of your watch and then match the serial number with the correct year of manufacture.
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Illinois production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. Unfollow illinois pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement. Remember that the prices are just a guide, a starting point for asserting value. Illinois watch co 14k gold 11j yr 1907 pocket watch. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24.
Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. Keep in mind that the values listed in the guides are not binding, but rather rulesofthumb often based on reported sales during the previous year. This is a fairly hard to find book and tends to be a good bit more expensive when it does come up for sale. The company is now headquartered in durham, north carolina, and currently provides services for automated equipment in enterpriselevel companies. In those halcyon days, most folks tucked a neat little breakaction revolver in their waistband or dropped a slim semiauto in their pocket. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The right to download and store images, text or pages from this site is granted to users for their personal use only. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. An antique illinois pocket watch, circa 1917, with an embossed, silvertone casing. Movement needs cleaning and there are a few hairline cracks to the face. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. While most pocket watches dont have that kind of value, any watch manufactured before 1800 is extremely rare and, depending on other factors, likely quite. Antique illinois bunn special pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels gold fill ca. The case is pink 14 karat gold and is illustrated with a detailed floral motif with a bird in the middle on one side of the case.
Never indicate anything on the packing slip, address label or box that would suggest high value, such as the words watch, clock, or known watch brands, retailer or auction houses etc. American pocket watch 1979 price indicator, identification and price guide, roy ehrhardt. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872. Scarce 17j illinois bunn hunter gold antique pocket watch huge hunting case. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Shop by year of manufacture such as 18901899, 19101919, 1920now. Get the best deals on illinois solid gold antique pocket watches when you. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton pocket watch and illinois pocket watch. Illinois open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. This series iv model was patented in 1868 and was made until 1883. New listing 1907 hamilton 21j 992 lever set 5 poss pocket watch swc co case serviced. Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page.
Illinois pocket watch, size 18, model 2, grade 100s with either 11 or 15 jewels. Illinois watch company should not appear on the box or label either, simply write il w co. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. For more information go to or call kalmbachs customer service at 8005336644. The alternative to this is the so called blue book, more properly know as the american pocket watches identification and price guide vol. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. Antique illinois pocket watch old illinois pocket watch etsy. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch company. There was growing unrest among railroad workers after the illinois central.
Boston pocket watch in nickel silver case illinois. Very early illinois pocket watch serial number 7012. The historic signature on this stunning 1915 illinois pocket watch dial represents dedicated artisans who. Some pcgs coins sell for less than the prices listed and some pcgs coins sell for more than the prices listed. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more.
Flying eagle cents, indian head pennies, lincoln wheat pennies, lincoln memorial cents, and lincoln shield cents. The springfield race riot of 1908 were events of mass racial violence committed against african. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didnt achieve full production until 1875. The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. Illinois pocket watch serial numbers look up howard pocket watch serial numbers below is a quick reference guide for e. Heres an up to date reference of pocket watch prices taken from sales on ebay that will help you to research real time prices this page will eventually grow to be quite long, so rather than rearange everything into pocket watch makes, heres a handy search tool for this page only. The inaugural model was the stuart, followed by the mason, the miller, the currier, and finally the bunn special, a railroad watch that would become a. Find the perfect deal for illinois 17 jewels antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Shop forand learn aboutantique illinois pocket watches. Over the years, weve discovered that our customers have some common questions about their vintage and antique watches.
Do you often wonder what the actual value of antique pocket watches is. Boston has a gilded movement, pendant set and is kept in an. Illinois 16 size pocket watch parts illinois 12 and 14 size clutch lever spring, set spring. The most valuable pocket watch created was designed by patek philippe, who created the watch in 1932 for new york banker henry graves, jr. Oct 30, 20 the colt pocket hammerless model 1903 is a very collectible pistol, and a great shooter even by todays standards.
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