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. By serial number, the first watch made was the stuart model, followed in order by the mason, bunn, miller, and finally the currier. Open face pocket watch, with silver color face, having arabic numerals, seconds dial at 6. Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page. If you dont know where to start, or what type of pocket watch you would like to start collecting, why not take a look at our new, improved sitemap. Illinois production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches.
We are preparing to pass along great grandfathers pocket watch to great grandson. 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. This is a 1909 antique mens waltham 18s size pocket watch model 1883. To accurately read the serial number, you will need to determine the best way to open the case, which varies from model, size and style. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Current with illinois legislative action through p. Illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. We have a cw21 watchmaker on site and are dedicated to servicing watches as manufacturers recommend. If you dont have the capability to save it as a pdf, you can take a screenshot of the pocket card license and store it as a photo on your smartphone or tablet. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois.
His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. However, this money pays for the infrastructure of your county. Get the best deals on illinois pocket watches 19001909 when you shop the largest online selection at. Illinois watch company should not appear on the box or label either, simply write il w co. 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. Over the years, weve discovered that our customers have some common questions about their vintage and antique watches. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee.
Spartan open face pocket watch with seconds sub dial at the 6 position. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. Illinois watch company is a full service repair facility we service vintage pocket watches to complicated repeaters. I purchased a illinois pocket watch on ebay which has 21 jewels a stem wound movement and adjusted to 3 positions with gold screws on the movement. How to lower your property taxes in illinois pocketsense. Illinois department of financial and professional regulation. Copays apply for american indians and alaska natives. Illinois pocket watch identification the ebay community. The school districts and police departments are funded through residents property taxes. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872.
Discover a large selection of illinois watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. I found a similar 18 size watch but the book shows it as a lever set watch and this is a key wound model maybe a transition. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Roman numerals, face good, with a few hairline cracks, grade 140, model 1, size 6s, jewels 7, setting is lever. Am unable to find any reference to the silver star designation on the watch movement. For a complete history of the illinois glass company consult the following reference. Get the best deals on illinois pocket watches 18901899 when you shop the largest online selection at. The nickel silver case is made by the illinois watch case company and has a serial number of 411487.
Illinois pocket watch serial numbers look up howard pocket watch serial numbers below is a quick reference guide for e. Blue cross medicare options blue cross and blue shield. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size 15 jewel rail road king nickel pocket watch movement. Best 30 antique pocket watch appraisal in chicago, il with. Lockhart, bill, bill lindsey, david whitten, and carol serr. Production numbers until 1880 are not in order so dating your early illinois can be difficult. You may save the pocket cards license as a pdf file on your tablet or smartphone. Please fill out the form below and a blue cross and blue shield of illinois authorized agent will contact you within 1 to 2 business days. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. An antique silver tone base metal illinois watch case co.
Welcome to the official home page for the nintendo smartdevice game animal crossing. 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. Health insurance basics blue cross and blue shield of. You can bring your watch to our shop during regular business hours. Learn what premiums, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance are and how they work together. Bridge plateplease note that this lot has a confidential reserve.
This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. You can choose from our medicare advantage plans, medicare supplement insurance plans and medicare prescription drug plans.
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. Boston pocket watch in nickel silver case illinois is in sale since saturday, november 30, 2019. Most expensive watches sold at catawiki to get a better feel of which watches are particularly successful at our auctions, take a look at some of the most expensive pocket watches to have sold on catawiki. Do you have a craving for mexican inspired food and have a dollar in your pocket. The serial number which is 4557711 dates the watch to 1924 and it comes with illinois watch case co, elgin and is marked ramona. 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. Learn about how deductibles, coinsurance and outofpocket maximums work together.
The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. I would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. See todays illinois pocket watch for sale, best offer and auction. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. Spiralbound handbook, which includes all criminal and traffic material from our pocket editions. Blue cross medicare options you have a choice when it comes to your medicare health coverage through blue cross and blue shield of illinois.
Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch. Illinois department of financial and professional regulation office of the secretary bruce rauner. The most valuable pocket watch created was designed by patek philippe, who created the watch in 1932 for new york banker henry graves, jr. Owners can trace their pocket watchs history by obtaining the unique serial number featured on the movement part of the watchnot the watch case, which displays only a case serial number. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. Illinois pocket watch for sale high quality illinois watch co pocket watch, 17 jewel, 1906, fine and running.
When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didnt achieve full production until 1875. According to a note with watch, it was a company gift in honor of 50 years service. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Illinois white gold filled octagonal pocket watchserial number. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. Add this rare pocket watch to your collection today. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special.
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