Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment. Illinois pocket watch serial numbers look up howard pocket watch serial numbers below is a quick reference guide for e. A circa late 19th century antique pocketwatch with stand, by the illinois watch company. Production numbers until 1880 are not in order so dating your early illinois can be difficult. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 123. Antique working 1879 rockford watch co illinois pocket watch with key.
American pocket watch encyclopedia and price guide. American pocket watch encyclopedia and price guide, illinois ehrhardt, roy, meggers on. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. Median annual cost for medical nutrition for illinois residents featured here. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are.
This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. Railroadgrade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. An antique pocket watch serial number 4582426 made by the illinois springfield watch company in 1883. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. In 2010, demand for pocket watches was increasing while supply was decreasing. Afterwards, hamilton continued to produce watches with illinois watch company markings from their main factory in lancaster, pennsylvania until 1939.
Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions. 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. It is mainly run as a repair shop today where they service vintage and modern watches. Parents and caretaker relatives can apply for medical benefits online or download and complete the all. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. 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. Shop forand learn aboutantique illinois pocket watches. To find out how much your pocket watch is worth, you need to know who the manufacturer is and how old it is. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special.
Be at least 18 years old some 17 year olds may vote in the. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915, status. Snack illinois central pocket watch dandify that it is the botryoidal. The value of an antique pocket watch often comes down to manufacturer, condition, type of metal used and the numbers of a particular watch made. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction.
Illinois department of financial and professional regulation. Friedberg will only write a similar book about my favorites, illinois pocket watches. I have a 1921 gold illinois octagon pocket watch in. The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. Mechanical watches vintage watches automatic watches mens. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company.
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For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois. The hands are particularly delicate making this pocket watch quite a dainty and delightful piece. Paper money buyers we want to buy your old paper money scroll to the bottom of this page to see our buy prices we want to purchase your old paper money. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. What do i do if my electronic license and pocket card documents are blank and do. Paperless licensing frequently asked questions state of illinois. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois. The nickel silver case is made by the illinois watch case company and has a serial number of 411487.
The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Illinois central pocket watches illinois central pocket. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement.
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Get the best deals on illinois pocket watches 19101919 when you. I am sure you will get a lifetime of enjoyment out of it. Even though this watch is a little old haha, it will be a great companion for you. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. Illinois bunn special vintage pocket watch, 18 size, 21 jewels, heavy.
Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. According to the old ref illinois database cd by dr russ snyder, sn 3235819 should be a size 12s, gentlemans watch from about 1917. The watch features a second hand dial well as minute marks from 160 around the outer edge. How to open up an old pocket watch case, screw on and snap on duration.
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. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. Pocket watch appraisal services for an online appraisal, i am listing one that is well visited and appears to be very well priced. Antique working 1879 rockford watch co illinois pocket. 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. You may save the pocket cards license as a pdf file on your tablet or smartphone. It has a gorgeous motherofpearl dial with original breguet hands and was sold in full working order. The historic signature on this stunning 1915 illinois pocket watch dial represents dedicated artisans who. By serial number, the first watch made was the stuart model, followed in order by the mason, bunn, miller, and finally the currier. Illinois department of financial and professional regulation office of the secretary bruce rauner. 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. See more ideas about springfield illinois, springfield, illinois. About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935.
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It has a silver toned decorative case and is stem wound. I would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. Add this rare pocket watch to your collection today. Antique grade 89 illinois inter state chronometer pocket watch 18. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915. Illinois watch parts illinois pocket watch hands illinois staffs illinois watch mainsprings illinois 16 size pocket watch parts illinois 12 and 14 size clutch lever spring, set spring. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Keep in mind that the values listed in the guides are not binding, but rather rulesofthumb often based on reported sales during the previous year. Unfollow illinois pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Effective immediately, the illinois department of financial and professional.
Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. The illinois 163a is considered equal in collectability and value to the rare model illinois sangamo special a 17 size rr grade pocket watch. Illinois pocket watch for sale in uk view 57 bargains. Does anyone in the household receive social security disability or railroad retirement benefits. It should have 19 jewels, be pendant set, and made to be in a hunting case. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. Illinois pocket watch for sale high quality illinois watch co pocket watch, 17 jewel, 1906, fine and running. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size 15 jewel rail road king nickel pocket watch movement. Among the railroad watches searched for by most illinois enthusiasts may be the 16 size, 23 jewel, illinois ball pocket watch.
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