Discussion in american pocket watches started by james g, nov 20. This illinois bunn special was the top of the line railroad pocket watch of the day and manufactured to the highest of standards. First opening where you tell the time says keystone watch case 2546112 and illinois watch co the opposite side reads the same until you open it up further to the movements etc and it reads guaranteed j. The illinois watch company should not be confused with the illinois watch case company of elgin, illinois. I am looking at a 16s 21 jewel illinois marked capitol on the movement. New listing vintage 1922 illinois 21 jewels wadsworth gf case grade a lincoln pocket watch. Unfollow illinois pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy illinois pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. The illinois watch company was founded in 1870 as the springfield watch co. Rare illinois 18s railway style 17 jewels 1906 pocket watch, good condition.
Illinois pocket watch for sale in uk view 55 bargains. Tons of printable mandala designs free for download. Antique illinois pocket watch 21 jewel railroad grade bunn. Illinoisa lincoln open face pocket watch21 jewelsc1917. The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c.
Railroadgrade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163a bunn special marked elinvar under the balance bridge pocket watch movement. Illinois 16s 21 jewel capitol pocket watch nawcc message. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism. Lincoln 21 jewel 5 position railroad pocket watch with gold jewel settings and solid gold train wheels. Get the best deals on illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when you shop the largest online selection at. Illinois watch company pocket watch with 21 ruby jewels. Inside it says, temperature, 6 positions, isochronism.
Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. I have a illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch i spoke to a man who told me that the watch was from 1928 the serial number is 5180485 the back of the case says it is 14k gold filled. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for sale.
Hi all at my inlaws this weekend and they whipped out a bunch of pocket watches from a safe and asked me about them. Awesome diy woodworking projects and products duration. Elgin veritas 18 size 21 jewel railroad grade pocket watch in open. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company.
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. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Watch features a 14k white gold filled model 177 star case with a screw off back. While many models are very desirable the illinois sangamo special and bunn specials in the 60 hr. Sold illinois 19 jewel bunn 16 size pocket watch made. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Vintage illinois 60 hour bunn special, 21 jewels, lever set pocket watch 16s circa 1929 running and accurate wat10263 sharp facets gallery. A mechanical watch is a watch that uses a clockwork mechanism to measure the passage of. The pocket watch data base shows it to be a 19 jewel. Elgin hampden hamilton illinois ingersollwaterbury new york standard south bend waltham other american dials accutron dials english dials swiss dials.
Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour. 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 cornerstone of the illinois pocketwatch lines. Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel silverode case size 18. This was from a paper handed to me by a colleague who discovered it by chance several years ago. Get the best deals on illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour. According to the horologist, after a quick glance it inner mechanics are 14k gold as well as the 14k white gold case and chain. The illinois watch case company was a major manufacture in the city of. We buy and sell vintage pocket and wrist watches and watch accessories including ball, elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, rockford, south bend, swiss, waltham, and us and foreign watches. This watch boasts a 16s size, a white metal montgomery dial with arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial in over the sixth hour. Lincoln 21 jewel pocket watch ebay pocket watches, lincoln. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook.
Get the best deal for illinois pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Illinois bunn special 60 hour pocket watch 23 jewels 10k gold. May 17, 2010 10 most amazing epoxy resin and wood river table. Among the railroad watches searched for by most illinois enthusiasts may be the 16 size, 23 jewel, illinois ball pocket watch. This pocket watch was found in my grandparents home. I am not sure of the value or if i should try to clean the watch my. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. Its in great condition with minor wear to the back of the case. Illinois on the face, but on the inside it says federal ill. In 18956 illinois introduced the 18size, 21jewel and 24jewel bunn special grade watches. Apparently it was a mixed run of 19 and 21 jewel movements or the 900 watches included should have been broken down into shorter groups. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. Illinois bunn special 21j 14k gf 16s 60hr lever set railroad pocket watch works.
Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Jan 20, 2006 here is what i know so far it says illinois on the face, but on the inside it says federal ill. Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page. Illinois 706 16s pocket watch movement 17 jewels 4 adj. Illinois also produced watches for the plymouth watch company sears roebuck and the washington watch company montgomery ward. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24.
This is a 16 size case and across it is 48mm and it. This highest grade illinois pocket watch is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of sizes. George pasfield, john whitfield bunn, john williams, and george n. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 bunn special pocket watch movement. Burlington pocket watch serial number lookup download. Probably what happened is that when the correction was made it was erroneously assumed that the whole group or run were nineteen jewels, because the 21 was actually crossed off and the 19 substituted in print. Find great deals on ebay for illinois pocket watch and hamilton pocket watch. Please make payment through pay pal for fastest shipping. I have been trying to get a bit more information about it. The illinois watch company has developed a very strong collector market for their high. Illinois a lincoln 21 jewel railroad pocket watch antique kiwi.
Get the best deals on illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Make offer 1920s rare art deco illinois 21 jewel mens pocket watch clean ex nice runs. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Vintage illinois 60 hour bunn special, 21 jewels, lever set pocket watch 16s circa 1929 running and accurate wat10263. See todays illinois pocket watch for sale, best offer and auction.
Illinois open faced pocket watch size 8 illinois watch co. Jewel bearings were invented and introduced in watches by nicolas fatio or. Hamilton continued producing illinois watches in the hamilton factory until 1939. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches and watch accessories. Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch ebay. Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour 161a. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This has a smooth gold filled case with hinged bale and lobed crown.
Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. 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. Probably why they were purchased by hamilton in about 1927. Welcome to the family owned business web site for pm time service. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage. Good morning, i was given an illinois pocket watch handed down to my dad. First produced in 19 and the last production year was 1923 keeping demand high for this extra fine movement. Very early illinois pocket watch serial number 7012. Peter henlein has often been described as the inventor of the first pocket. Boss 15 years 2546112 on one side and it reads adjusted 1510919 21 ruby jewels bunn special springfield ill on the opposite side. Not knowing much about pocket illinois pocket watch id. Folks we have a truly exceptional offering for your consideration in this illinois 21 jewel bunn special type iib, elinvar, with 60 hour motor barrel circa 1932.
Vintage illinois watch company, springfield illinois. Illinois was ahead of its time in many respects in the early 1900s. This watch has ruby jewels with gold screw settings. The illinois pocket watch company is well described in this story written in 19. Illinois pocket watch balance hole jewels made to original factory specs. The higher the quality of the watch, the more jewels it will have. Illinois pocket watches pocket watch, wristwatches. Vintage pocket watch gold plated american early antique illinois watch company gold plated full hunter pocket watch. Bunn special 21 jewels illinois watch company springfield. Movement needs cleaning and there are a few hairline cracks to the face. The watch face is marked illinois 21j bunn special. The keystone watch case serial number 6644201 and illinois movement serial number 3487653.
We are pleased to offer for your consideration this antique illinois bunn special pocket watch circa 1923. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch. Antique 18 size illinois bunn special 21 jewels pocket watch ticks. The spruce crafts is part of the dotdash publishing family. New listing antique 18 size illinois bunn special 21 jewels.
Ive restored hundreds of these brilliant timepieces over the decades and i invite you to read more about my guaranteed services. About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The bunn grade was supplanted in 18956 by the 18size, 21jewel bunn.
Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Sold illinois 19 jewel bunn 16 size pocket watch made 1919 pocket watches. Folks we are please to offer for your consideration this truly rare high grade 21 jewel illinois sangamo special circa 1915. Used, vintage pocket watch gold plated american ea. Illinois pocket watch, size 18, model 2, grade 100s with either 11 or 15 jewels. Stem wind and lever set, with unusual chalmer patented regulator. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale.
Vintage 21j 1932 12s illinois 21 jewel 14k gf pocket watch runs some art deco. Get the best deals on illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 11, 2014 good morning, i was given an illinois pocket watch handed down to my dad. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. The illinois pocket watch service that i offer you is safe, prompt and precise. The term jewel refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears. The sangamo special was produced in limited numbers with only 12,660 in total. Illinois burlington 16 size 21 jewel pocket watch stem wind lever set, took off when wound and seems to be running well i have not timed this watch so i dont know if it keeps good time. International bidders we ship within three business days of receiving payment. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 bunn special marked elinvar on the balance bridge pocket watch movement.
Extra fine illinois pocket watch 21 jewel railroad grade. Daves watch parts and tools illinois parts movements. A very scarce illinois pocket watch 18s, 11 jewels, oresilver case, transitional, circa 1880 running and accurate wat10262 sharp facets gallery. It has been serviced and is running and keeping time. Adams of massachusetts, and john todd stuart, william b. The movement was just serviced and the watch is keeping excellent time.