This is one of the illinois watch companys getty style pocket watches in the hunter closed case configuration. Adams, john whitfield bunn 1831 1920 and various additional financiers. 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. Spartan open face pocket watch with seconds sub dial at the 6 position. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Vintage illinois pocket watch, model 9, grade 706, 19 jewels, open face, level set, circa 1920. Name index of marriage licenses and returns recorded at cook county, illinois including the city of chicago.
Illinois open faced pocket watch size 8 illinois watch co. Double roller, 19 jewels, adjusted 3 positions, illinois watch co. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872. Old pocket watches, pendant watch, led watch, open face. Pricing will depend on the condition of the watch and where you try to sell it. Illinois pocket watch repair the famous illinois watch company made over 5.
Hamilton continued producing illinois watches in the hamilton factory until 1939. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Among the railroad watches searched for by most illinois enthusiasts may be the 16 size, 23 jewel, illinois ball pocket watch. John george, 18601920 place of publication england date 1890 coveragespatial africa type cartographic material dimensions 75.
Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. Women and the antichild labor movement in illinois, 18901920. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. Bridge plateplease note that this lot has a confidential reserve.
This site does not support the current version of your web browser. Get the best deals on illinois antique pocket watches 12 pocket watch 1920 now year of manufacture when you shop the largest online. Passed between 1893 and 1903, illinoiss major childlabor laws were. Approved educational uses include faculty research, teaching, and student projects.
By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. This was from a paper handed to me by a colleague who discovered it by chance several years ago. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement. Discussion in american pocket watches started by fred hansen, apr 25, 2008. The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. Vg with some wear from staples and some light yellowing of paper from age as expected. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. In 1869 the attention of a number of public spirited citizens and capitalists of springfield was called to the. This is a 1920 illinois pocket watch and chain in a solid 14k etched hunter case and a double dial face.
Friedberg will only write a similar book about my favorites, illinois pocket watches. Antique illinois pocket watch gold fill 17 jewels grade 5 sn 1695150 ca. The hamilton watch company arrived on the scene almost a quarter century later, but by 1900, more than half of all u. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935. The life and times of a great watch company schiffer book. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel grade 710 diamond ruby sapphire pocket watch movement. Best 20 antique pocket watch repair in rockford, il with. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. High grade antique illinois pocket watch made in 1920. See more ideas about illinois, pocket watch and pocket watch antique. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920 now, 18801889, 18701879.
Principal northsouth line, chartered in 1850 and incorporated in 1851. Inside it says, temperature, 6 positions, isochronism. See todays illinois pocket watch for sale, best offer and auction. High grade antique illinois pocket watch made in 1920 made in a 14 carat gold filled case. Unfollow illinois pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Shop forand learn about antique illinois pocket watches. Illinois 16 size pocket watch parts illinois 12 and 14 size clutch lever spring, set spring. Railroadgrade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. Good morning, i was given an illinois pocket watch handed down to my dad. Get the best deals on illinois antique pocket watches 1920now when you shop the largest online selection at.
It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. Illinois antique pocket watches 1920now for sale ebay. Illinois watch company provides estimates based on previous repairs of similar types of watches. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois by john c. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915, status. Sold illinois pocket watch getty model hunter style c1909. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. Spiralbound handbook, which includes all criminal and traffic material from our pocket editions. Womens rights, political scandals, crimes of the century, and economic upheaval. This watch has ruby jewels with gold screw settings. Harry beckett as bob acres in university of illinois at. Natural history survey division, champaign, illinois.
Current with illinois legislative action through p. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. When your watch is completed we will send you an invoice by email. Certificate of authenticity is provided showing this piece to be from an original magazine not a copy. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers.
Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915. It is working perfectly and in very good condition. Movement the 16 size, 15 jewel, lever setting movement was recently serviced and is running with strong motion and keeping good time. Illinois white gold filled octagonal pocket watchserial number. Also written in side is double roller i looked on the inside of cover when i. A while back bernie told me about the illinois watch co. Pages in category 1920 in illinois the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. 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. An antique silver tone base metal illinois watch case co. Illinois trails history and genealogy presents the 1920s. I believe that illinois central was a private label watch name. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers.
Illinois antique pocket watches 12 pocket watch 1920now year of. This is webb c balls first gold pocket watch from the ball family collection. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Get the best deals on illinois pocket watches 19201929 when you shop the largest online selection at. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. If you do not like paypal we will take your credit card information by phone. Illnois 1214 size 4th model, 12 size 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th models. 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. In their 60 years of operation they were organized in a variety of corporate structures which lead to a mixture of brand titles appearing on. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch. Discussion in american pocket watches started by cadscan, nov 17, 2011. Be sure to download our home depot product locator app and talk or chat. Shop forand learn aboutantique illinois pocket watches.
Probably one of the most dramatic decades in united states history, the 1920s had it all. The way your watch sets, means its what is called a lever set. Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special. Illinois, cook county marriages, 18711920 attention. The illinois pocket watch company is well described in this story written in 19. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. Illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Political map of africa university of illinois at urbana. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch.
These images are made available for educational use only and may not be used for any noneducational or commercial purpose. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. The historic signature on this stunning 1915 illinois pocket watch dial represents dedicated artisans who. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. Antique and vintage hamilton and illinois wristwatches. Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you shop the.
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