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See more ideas about springfield illinois, springfield, illinois. It is currentlu not working however the inside is in good clean condition. Illinois the autocrat wgf edwardian dress pocket watch fine cond edwardian. Illinois marquisautocrat description marquis autocrat. Our latest issue is now available to view online or download in pdf format. The case is a 14kt white gold filled and is in very good condition. I have an illinois pocket watch company pocket watch with a. Considered collectible and desirable among illinois pocket watch enthusiasts. 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. Jan 28, 20 illinois pocket watch the autocrat movement illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. My first illinois a marquis autocrat nawcc message board.
Jewelry, watches and accessories by freemans issuu. Lincoln, maiden america marquis, railroad dispatch special, the santa fe special, sterling. The movement features a white double sunk dial with black roman numerals and a seconds subdial at the sixoclock position. Illinois antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 12 pocket. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. The way your watch sets, means its what is called a lever set. This watch features its all original excellent condition. Illinois pocket watch the autocrat movement illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. This illinois pocket watch is in overall great condition. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch company.
A complete history of watch making in america, from 1809 to 1888 inclusive. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. The dial seemed to be just as ornate but was silver. Been doing some research on pocket watches and decided to pick one up on impulse. Illinois pocket watch for sale in uk view 57 bargains. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. Pocket watch dials american watch and pocket watch mainsprings mainsprings for american manufactures. Vintage illinois 17 jewels 16 size pocket watch in double hinged gf case.
The movement is signed the marquis autocrat, 17 jewels motor barrell, adjusted 3 positions, illinois watch co. Roman numerals, face good, with a few hairline cracks, grade 140, model 1, size 6s, jewels 7, setting is lever. This is a 17 jewel, 12 size, open face, pocket watch. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers. Im actually more into the big 18s xix century watches, but these beauties are just fantastic couldnt resist. I am a novice in watch repair and need some help from experienced members. Additively manufactured watch cases bring life to vintage pocket watches.
Illinois later produced an extensive line of extremely fine and accurate railroadgrade pocket watches like the sangamo special, bunn special and santa fe special just to name a few. Our estate jewelry is a fraction of what you would expect to pay at traditional jewelry stores. The movements are rayed patterned demaskeening named the autocrat, the dials are not recessed into the pillar plate and stretched dials were fitted. 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. Illinois pocket watch, size 18, model 2, grade 100s with either 11 or 15 jewels. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. Illinois pocket watch movement with stem and crown ebth. Illinois 706 16s pocket watch movement 17 jewels 4 adj. Initially had my eyes set on 1940s omega pocket watches but they are not easy to find in good condition. Illinois 17j the marquis autocrat art deco pocket watch. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad. The aristocrat model, the ariston model, the autocrat, the ben franklin model, burlington watch co. Most questions should be answered by simply reading through.
This illinois marquis autocrat antique pocket watch comes in a 14k gold filled case. Stem wind and lever set, with unusual chalmer patented regulator. This is a handsome looking illinois watch housed in an autocrat gold filled case made by wadsworth. Get the best deals on illinois solid gold antique pocket watches with 17. American pw illinois autocrat stem release nawcc forums. Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special. The model of the watch is the marquis autocrat, which is a comparatively rare movement. Elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, new york standard, rockford, seth thomas, south bend and waltham. The hamilton watch company arrived on the scene almost a quarter century later, but by 1900, more than half of all u. Current with illinois legislative action through p. 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. Jan 05, 2016 this illinois marquis autocrat antique pocket watch comes in a 14k gold filled case.
Illinois 706 16s pocket watch movement 17 jewels 4. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale. Jun 10, 2010 springfield illinois watch company the autocrat pocket watch o movement serial. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn. Illinois watch company offers a free estimate for watch repair and safe, easy and free shipping. Illinois the autocrat pocket watch buy this watch here. Some advice was to look around at some of the established american watchmakers of the time such as illinois, hamilton etc. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. Balance staffs for american watches pocket watch crowns stems for american cases sleeves for american pocket watch cases. It has seventeen jewels, all of which help the watch work smoothly, and a. The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had.
The movement is 17 jewels, motor barrel, and adjusted to 3 positions. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Illinois pocket watch for sale high quality illinois watch co pocket watch, 17 jewel, 1906, fine and running. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872. An illinois pocket watch movement with stem and crown.
Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. I have an illinois pocket watch company pocket watch with a train engraved on the back, it is gold and i can not find answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Springfield illinois watch company the autocrat pocket watch o movement serial. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. For your consideration we have this illinois pocket watch circa 1927. Critters of illinois pocket guide wildlife pocket guides paperback june 20, 2001. Each case is custom designed to fit the antique pocket watch movements. A fraction of retail replacement value all diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. The watch is not running but has a good balance staff. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois. Illinois marquis autocrat 17 jewel gold filled pocket watch with a wadsworth case. Illinois watch special model 165 i did some searching and couldnt find any info on this fahys 14k gold filled 653998. Repairs are generally made within less than 30 days or less.
Copays apply for american indians and alaska natives. The following gallery contains illinois case models that may have been paired with movements at the factory after 1920. Vintage 1926 illinois marquis autocrat open face hexagon pocket. Critters of illinois pocket guide wildlife pocket guides. And a great addition to my the autocrat watch ive already had. From their founding in 1869, through their commitment to timekeeping excellence in the early 20th century, to their development of many wonderful art decomoderneinspired wristwatches in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, illinois was a leader in its field. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Illinois marquis autocrat antique pocket watch 14k gold. Additively manufactured watch cases bring life to vintage pocket. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches.
This marqouis autocrat model was one of the most desirable of the illinois thin pocket watches during the 1920s. Springfield 17 jewels motor barrel 4957915 looks like the tail end of 1927 adjusted 3 positions then, engraved on the inside of the back cover it appears to be original to the watch. This high grade illinois gentlemens dress pocket watch was a symbol of prestige and status and manufactured to the highest standards. Illinois pocket watch the gentlemans dress pocket watch. Previously i was able to successfully disassemble, clean and reassemble two pocket watches and since then they have been happily running. We have a wonderful configuration with this grade 127 model 3 movement housed in this art deco motif sangamo steel case, and highlighted with custom blued. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. We have a wonderful configuration with this grade 127 model 3 movement housed in this art deco motif sangamo steel case, and highlighted with custom blued steel hands. Illinois pocket watch identification and price guide roy. Very early illinois pocket watch serial number 7012.