While many models are very desirable the illinois sangamo special and bunn specials in the 60 hr. Serial number 3230006 a couple dings on the reverse are the only detractions from this neat octagonal watch. The case says illinois, tivoli case co, gold filled, 14k guaranteed. Jan 20, 20 illinois 14k solid gold pocket watch from 1917. The 51mm case has a screw bezel and back, by wadsworth. Illinois master yellow 17j gold filled pocket watchdate. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. This collectable timepiece is in original unrestored condition.
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The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. Gold pocket watch, vintage pocket watch, international watch company. This is little less common example of a railroad grade pocket watch made by the illinois watch company. Gold filled illinois bunn special pocket watch, circa 1927. A 1923 illinois 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Illinois bunn special 60 hour pocket watch 23 jewels 10k gold.
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A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. It is their 19 jewel bunn model featuring ornate damaskeening and a gold gear train. The watch is dated back to 1884, and there were only 1200 ever produced. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. Illinois gold fastpitch softball girls youth igf davis. Even more unique is the original dial done with a red stippled or crackled background. Illinois 706 16s pocket watch movement 17 jewels 4 adj. 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 gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. Jun 05, 2011 i would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. Illinois goldfilled bunn special railroad pocket watch. A vintage 14k goldfilled pocket watch by illinois watch co. The writing of 20 years guaranteed on the back cover means that the watch is gold filledthe gold plating was warranted to last for at least 20 years.
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Pocket watch antique illinois open face 17 jewels 16s circa 1917 lever set, gold filled, serviced, running, accurate wat10244. Railroadgrade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. Illinois watches continued to be produced as different designs from. The white heavy gold filled case has a unique hand hammered finish to it.
The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. Illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois.
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