Antique illinois pocket watch the gentlemans dress watch of the day circa 1917. By serial number, the first watch made was the stuart model, followed in order by the mason, bunn, miller, and finally the currier. You are encouraged to attend any or all of our meetings and do not have to be a current member of gpaa. Illinois pocket watches collectible pocket watches. We are an environmentally friendly, family oriented group of prospectors and treasure hunters we are gpaa chartered and educate everyone on prospecting and treasure hunting. Watch gold pocket chrono arabic solid white vintage 18k marker illinois hour vintage illinois 18k. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Its status as the main 16s 17j illinois rr watch ended when the getty model single visible winding wheel, models 4 and 5 was discontinued, and this status in the illinois line was taken over by the model 9 17 jewel bunn grade which was introduced in about 19. Illinois made this watch as a 12 size mans dress watch and also made this watch for jobbers jewelers with the jewelers name on the dial and movement.
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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. Illinois gold filled open face pocket watch assortment. Salesman 1914 illinois 16s 15j rare grade 603 pocket watch only 5040 made runs. Vintage illinois 12s 21j 14k white gold filled pocket watch runs. Mar 11, 2014 i have an illinois pocket watch roman numerial numbers, key wind and lever set, the front and back screw off, information on the inside, illinois watch co. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. The illinois pocket watch company is well described in this story written in 19. The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c. Hamilton continued producing illinois watches in the hamilton factory until 1939.
George pasfield, john whitfield bunn, john williams, and george n. Illinois was ahead of its time in many respects in the early 1900s. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935. Illinois 21j bunn special model 9 solid gold train of g illinois 21j bunn special model 9 solid antique 1919 burlington illinois pocket watch. The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. Illinois pocket watch for sale in uk view 55 bargains. However, after 1932, hamilton was producing watches with the illinois label that were technically hamilton pocket watches. Illinois gold fastpitch softball girls youth igf davis. Get the best deals on illinois solid gold antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deal for illinois pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Jan 30, 20 if you do it online, indicate in the comment box that you are affiliated with the alsip chapter better known as the northeast illinois chapter. Bcbsil app download the bcbsil app to find a doctor.
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Gold pocket watches and gold fill pocket watches available. Illinois pocket watches pocket watch, wristwatches. Illinois also made this watch for sale by macys department stores labled as hallmark on the dial, movement and case, the case could be special ordered in 14k solid gold if desired. A vintage 14k gold filled pocket watch by illinois watch co. Very small amounts of placer gold can be found in illinois. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois. Discover a large selection of illinois watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Open back of a 14 karat antique gold pocket watch, showing the. The global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease gold works with health care professionals and public health officials to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease copd and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease for patients around the world.
We have hands on demonstrations and lectures on gold. Railroadgrade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. Illinois gold filled hunting case pocket watch with gold filled fob chain, 19. Vintage illinois 18k solid white gold chrono arabic hour marker pocket watch vintage illinois. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size 15 jewel rail road king nickel pocket watch movement. Jun 05, 2011 about how much is my illinois pocket watch worth.
Antique pocket watches including art deco pocket watches and victorian pocket watches, and pieces by waltham, elgin, hampden, hamilton, and illinois company. Unfollow illinois pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. Watchmakers 1869 nworkers assembling the parts of pocket watches at the elgin custom double sided seasonal garden flag clock decor a vintage grungy. Illinois 14k gold and diamond hunter case pocket watch, 1907. Pocket watches are nowhere near as popular as wrist watches. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale. Illinois 16s pocket watch movement 17j runs w excellent d. Illinois white gold pocket watch nawcc message board. Illinois state geological survey, manuscript 128, 21 pp. Make offer 1919 illinois bunn special 60 hour pocket watch 23 jewels 10k gold filled 6 pos.
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Gold found here is from glacial deposits, left behind from glaciers thousands of years ago. An illinois 9k gold filled pocket watch with sunken seconds subdial at the six position. You pay coinsurance until you reach your outofpocket maximum, then your plan will. Collectible 1919 illinois springfield pocket watch. In 1869 the attention of a number of public spirited citizens and capitalists of springfield was called to the. Returns are not accepted for this item unless the item is defective. The last pocket watch in the illinois tradition was made in 1932.
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 gold map, illinois art, illinois state, illinois gold design, gold decor art, illinois printable, instant download, modern art focusartocus. Mar 05, 2012 i have a 1921 gold illinois octagon pocket watch in excellent condition and would like to know its approximate value. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didnt achieve full production until 1875. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. You may save the pocket cards license as a pdf file on your tablet or smartphone. Classic art deco style circa 1923 17jewel movement with gold chapters and subsidiary seconds dial serial.
A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel grade 710 diamond ruby sapphire pocket watch movement. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. Brass gold plated pocket watch, swiss parts, 14 gold plated chain. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Aug 06, 2009 southwestern oregon placer gold mining claim. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Solid gold pocket watch 14 karat, manufactured by the illinois. A gold plated illinois open face pocket watch from around 1917 features a twentyone jewel movement, sunken white dial with arabic numeral markers and double sunk seconds sub dial at the six ocloc.
Illinois gold fastpitch winning is an expectation, heart and effort are choices. Illinois pocket watch grade 706 yellow gold filled 19. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. This was from a paper handed to me by a colleague who discovered it by chance several years ago. We have three levels of health care plans available bronze, silver and gold. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. Size 16, 11 jewel, open face, pendant set and wind. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. While many models are very desirable the illinois sangamo special and bunn specials in the 60 hr. Vintage illinois 14k yellow gold pocket watch full hunter 11j size 4s. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. Illinois department of financial and professional regulation. Current with illinois legislative action through p.
Solid gold pocket watch 14 karat, manufactured by the illinois watch company in springfield usa, late 1800s. Illinois pocket watch fine timepieces online auction. The watch in the photo is a ball open face pocket watch made of 10k gold filled metal with a screw back, 16 size in working condition. All items are custom assembled by our skilled craftsman, personally for you, and our current production leadtime is weeks. I have a 1921 gold illinois octagon pocket watch in excellent. Get the best deals on illinois solid gold antique pocket watches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c.