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oilseed

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 Meridian, ID

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Illinois 101
Serial #221681

Image of Illinois 101 #221681 Movement
Movement Image
Image of Illinois 101 #221681 Dial
Dial Image
Manufacturer Illinois
Grade 101
Serial Number 221681
Size 18s
Model 2
Jewel Count 11j
Setting Lever
Finish Nickel
Case Material Goldfilled
Case Manufacturer Brooklyn Watch Case Co.
Case Grade/Model
Case Serial # 142075
Case Details Unique: Front cover has think glass crystal installed (as opposed to solid metal) but still hinged to flip open (allowing
lever set operation). back cover is hinged with B.W.C.Co hallmark, 'WARRENTED' and 18K. stamped. dust cover
Dial Material Enamel
Dial Type Single-Sunk
Dial Style Roman
Dial Signing Name Howard Bros. - Fredonia NY
Dial Details
Movement Markings "INDEPENDENT" in place of Illinois Watch Co.
FREDONIA N.Y. across bottom on barrel bridge
along top edge of barrel bridge "Improved april 10, 1879 and Sept 10, 1880"
"PATENT APPLIED FOR" across top bridge plate next to balance wheel
Contributed to the database by oilseed on April 23, 2022.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 23, 2022.