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This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Get the best deal for illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches from the. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. The watch keeps great time and is in very good cosmetic condition. Illinois 16 size pocket watch grade bunn special made 1923.

This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. This was from a paper handed to me by a colleague who discovered it by chance several years ago. Explores the combinations of movementtype and casetype that are often encountered on vintage pocket watches. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. Hello, im having trouble valuing a pocket watch i have. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel grade 710 diamond ruby sapphire pocket watch movement. Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. See todays illinois pocket watch for sale, best offer and auction. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers.

A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. Illinois pocket watches collectible pocket watches. I have a 1921 gold illinois octagon pocket watch in. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Made in 1923 according to the serial number, 4273266 wadsworth warrented case 6450305 autocrat model thank you. New listing illinois 16sz mens pocket watch 17 jewels 1921. New listing wow 1925 illinois 12s 17j grade 405 pocket watch. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. So dig into all the details on a machine built for power.

But youll also notice some distinct features for added standout appeal. Antique illinois abe lincoln pocket watch 1923 for. Make offer 1920 illinois 19 jewel the fifth avenue pocket watch 12s fancy case design illinois pocket watch 12 size 17 jewel 1915 antique runner jb330. It is working perfectly and in very good condition. Antique illinois pocket watch old illinois pocket watch etsy. This 1923 ford tbucket has all the right elements you love about the original hot rod, including a growling v8. In fact, while most 1923 ford roadster rodracer machine are a more recent built, this has more than a halfcentury of history. New listing wow 1925 illinois 12s 17j grade 405 pocket watch display salesman case accurate. Complete restoration of a circa 1900 vacheron constantin minute repeater pocketwatch duration. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad. 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.

In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage illinois pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry. This collectable timepiece is in original unrestored condition. This is an historical timepiece as it was manufactured just three years before the company was taken over by the hamilton watch company. The case for this pocket watch is a large and very heavy. And while its legacy makes it interesting, the 406ci v8 with dual quads on top make it irresistible. Movement needs cleaning and there are a few hairline cracks to the face. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch. The alternative to this is the so called blue book, more properly know as the american pocket watches identification and price guide vol. Dueberhampden manufacturing equipment, parts on hand, and work in progress were sold to russia, operations ceased in 1930. A complete history of watch making in america, from 1809 to 1888 inclusive. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. A 1923 illinois 14k white gold filled pocket watch.

The case does have an indenture towards the top photo 1. Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page. Illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Vintage working c1923 illinois 17 jewel pocket watch.

Get the best deals on illinois open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Illinois production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. Organized in 1869, illinois made many low, medium and high grade watches before being sold to the hamilton watch company in 1927. The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. The dial shows signs of light patina see photos case. Check out our railroad watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces. Enter serial number and click on any cell, press on the grade link above to get more information about your watch grade. Vintage illinois 60 hour bunn special, 21 jewels, lever set pocket watch 16s circa 1929 running and accurate wat10263. The watch is working well and in generally good condition. I would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches.

Unfollow illinois pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Antique illinois grade 806 railroad pocket watch 21 jewel 16s gold fill c1923. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Made in illinois in 1923, model 6, size 16, case is a santa fe 2 solid gold plat 25 year open face. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Jun 05, 2011 i would like the value on this illinois pocket watch.

Keep in mind that not all estimated values are obtained, your geographic area plays a big role in what prices can be obtained. In 1869 the attention of a number of public spirited citizens and capitalists of springfield was called to the. Illinois 19 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The case looks great and the two tone dial presents well. Art deco illinois 1923 a lincoln model 3 19 jewel pocket watch 14k gf. Near museum quality 1923 16s 14k gold filled illinois bunn special pocket watch. The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. History of the illinois watch company springfield, il 18691927. Ive restored hundreds of these brilliant timepieces over the decades and i invite you to read more about my guaranteed services.

Get the best deals on illinois 19 jewels antique pocket watches. Lincoln is a fantastic railroad grade pocket watch that was produced in smaller numbers than the bunn special and in production around the same. Antique 1923 illinois bunn special rr pocket watch 21 jewel pocket watch. I have a 1921 gold illinois octagon pocket watch in excellent. May 09, 2014 vintage illinois 19 jewels pocket watch 14 kt gold filled. Illinois pocket watch identification and price guide.

The autocrat, 17 jewels adjusted, manufactured from 1916 to 1927 a total of 123,150 movements in 119 runs make up this grade. Antique post civil war illinois keystone coin silver case pocket watch. The pocket watch with the movement weighs a total of 7. John todd stuart, former congressman and early law partner of. Illinois was very wellknown for its railroad grade watches, especially the bunn special an example of which can be seen in the 1923.

Get a great deal with this online auction for a watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. Classic art deco style circa 1923 17jewel movement with gold chapters and subsidiary seconds dial serial. The illinois watch company was purchased by hamilton watch company in 1927, but continued to produce illinois watches under hamilton management until 1932 the year the last true illinois watch was made. This watch has ruby jewels with gold screw settings. Illinois pocket watch for sale high quality illinois watch co pocket watch, 17 jewel, 1906, fine and running. Sep 01, 2010 complete restoration of a circa 1900 vacheron constantin minute repeater pocketwatch duration. Elgin pocket watch in gold filled illinois open face case.

Illinois serial number database nawcc message board. Illinois pocket watch identification and price guide roy. Mar 05, 2012 i would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. Learn what really makes a sidewinder or sideseconds pocket watch. The illinois pocket watch company is well described in this story written in 19. George pasfield, john whitfield bunn, john williams, and george n. Hamilton continued producing illinois watches in the hamilton factory until 1939. May 15, 2017 hello, im having trouble valuing a pocket watch i have. Illinois pocket watch fine timepieces online auction. This is an antique illinois pocket watch made by the illinois watch company in springfield, il circa 1921.

Antique 1923 illinois bunn special rr pocket watch aug 27. Adams of massachusetts, and john todd stuart, william b. This is a fairly hard to find book and tends to be a good bit more expensive when it does come up for sale. This is a 1920 illinois pocket watch and chain in a solid 14k etched hunter case and a double dial face. This watch features an embossed circular case housing a beveled silver tone dial with black arabic numeral hour indicators, open blue diamond hands, a sunken seconds subdial within the six oclock position, and imprinted with illinois. Illinois pocket watch for sale in uk view 57 bargains. Double roller, 19 jewels, adjusted 3 positions, illinois watch co. Illinois pocket watch 14k grey dial 46mm manual watch.