The company continued to produce cheap pocket watches into the 1990s. A resource of the living history of illinois and chicago community. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Make offer 1888 elgin grade 104 open face pocket watch 16s runs g.
Checking the references listed in the illinois watch company encyclopedia article and looking at your pictures, illinois movement serial number 4557711 can be seen to be as you partially know a 16size, 21jewel, model 7, grade no. Aaa premier offers the highest level of coverage and more personalized service that extend beyond traditional aaa membership offerings. Illinois pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. The illinois pocket watch company is well described in this story written in 19. Army life of an illinois soldier by wills, charles wright, 18401883. Call for help finding a dentist, or to find out if a certain dental service is covered. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Dec 28, 2006 according to information about illinois watches in american pocket watches vol.
Shop forand learn aboutantique illinois pocket watches. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad. Pcrail champaign illinois free version download for pc. A complete history of watch making in america, from 1809 to 1888 inclusive. To ensure easy access to aaa premier services and benefits, you can call 1888 2229688. Rockford illinois pocket watch coin silver 4 oz case. A illinois pocket watch i purchased on ebay nawcc message board. Elgin 1888, 18s, 7j, open face pocket watch fancy dial, coin silver, runs.
History of the illinois watch company springfield, il 18691927. You may save the pocket cards license as a pdf file on your tablet or smartphone. Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as 100% safe. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. This watch has ruby jewels with gold screw settings. Paperless licensing frequently asked questions state of illinois. Illinois pocket watch serial numbers look up howard pocket watch serial numbers below is a quick reference guide for e. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches.
Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Illinois watch company provides estimates based on previous repairs of similar types of watches. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Lets say you have a waltham watch with serial number 21,607,210 as shown in the photo below. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Western clock company western clock manufacturing company 18881919. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch company. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c.
Advertisement autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a. Principal northsouth line, chartered in 1850 and incorporated in 1851. This is an openfaced, lever set, stem wound pocket watch with gilt crown, inset secondhand, and 11 jewel movement plate. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. This full hunter silver pocket watch is in good cosmetic condition.
Illinois pocket watch, size 18, model 2, grade 100s with either 11 or 15 jewels. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. Spiralbound handbook, which includes all criminal and traffic material from our pocket editions. Illinois pocket watch for sale in uk view 57 bargains. Current with illinois legislative action through p. If we consider that in our environment are limited but very limited opportunities to get a spare part for such a special watch. Please take short time to tell us how we are doing. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Antique working 1879 rockford watch co illinois pocket watch. Make offer hamilton 992 double roller 21 jewel railroad pocket watch 14k gold filled 1925 antique elgin advance 18 size 11 jewels key wind pocket watch made in 1878 runs ils 526. 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.
Illinois department of financial and professional regulation office of the secretary bruce rauner. The number of editions that have been published both in england and america is legion, and it has appeared in mutilated versions under the auspices of numerous publishing houses in london and the provinces, although of late years there have been no new. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch. I have a pocket watch manufactured by the illinois watch. Goody two shoes was published in april 1765, and few nursery books have had a wider circulation, or have retained their position so long. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. Aaa premier a distinctively different aaa experience. In 1869 the attention of a number of public spirited citizens and capitalists of springfield was called to the.
Illinois pocket watch for sale high quality illinois watch co pocket watch, 17 jewel, 1906, fine and running. Frank is an old resident of this township, a hard working, goodhearted, industrious fellow, and well deserving of a good wife and helpmate, which we believe he has secured. This was from a paper handed to me by a colleague who discovered it by chance several years ago. Frank britton and miss mary obrien, both of clhatsworth township. 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. Effective immediately, the illinois department of financial and professional. First railroad to receive lands granted by the passage of the illinois central land grant bill. A complete history of watch making in america, from 1809 to 1888. Among the railroad watches searched for by most illinois enthusiasts may be the 16 size, 23 jewel, illinois ball pocket watch. Before the arrival of the model 1890 a few model 1888 were produced. The companys historic plant is located in peru, illinois. According to information about illinois watches in american pocket watches vol. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches.
Antique pocket watches 18801889 year of manufacture for sale. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement. Gold filled vintage pocket watch by illinois watch co. Illinois department of financial and professional regulation. Very early illinois pocket watch serial number 7012. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didnt achieve full production until 1875. Illinois open faced pocket watch size 8 illinois watch co.
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Oct 06, 2016 and with it the possibilities of life for this watch were missing. By serial number, the first watch made was the stuart model, followed in order by the mason, bunn, miller, and finally the currier. See todays illinois pocket watch for sale, best offer and auction. Chicago, 1888, reprinted by forgotten books, lexington, ky, 2012. Get the best deals on illinois pocket watches 18801889 when you shop. Its our goal to maintain high customer satisfaction rating. Civil and environmental engineering engineering at illinois maps and driving directions work 1611 titan drive, rantoul, il, 61866 usa. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Advertisement autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. Illinois production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. A beautifully polished 4oz coin silver case, size 18. Antique working 1879 rockford watch co illinois pocket. Illinois watch company offers a free estimate for watch repair and safe, easy and free shipping.
About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel grade 710 diamond ruby sapphire pocket watch movement. The most frequent installation filename for the software is. I believe i have also seen very few illinois watch co. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. Illinois pocket watch 14k grey dial 46mm manual watch. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. Westclox was a manufacturer and is a current brand of clocks and alarm clocks.
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