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Illinois 151
Serial #516875
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| Manufacturer | Illinois |
| Grade | 151 |
| Serial Number | 516875 |
| Size | 8s |
| Model | 2 |
| Jewel Count | 7j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Case Material | Gold |
| Case Manufacturer | Brooklyn Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 56420 |
| Case Details | 4-8-16, seen on e-bay. Sold for $699.99 Please see seller notes below: WORKING ANTIQUE ILLINOIS 8 SIZE FANCY 8-10 K SOLID GOLD BOX HINGE HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH THE MOVEMENT WAS FULLY SERVICED (REMOVED FROM THE CASE, COMPLETELY DIS-ASSEMBLED, HYDROSONICALLY CLEANED-RINSED-DRIED. EACH PART INSPECTED, WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE PARTS WERE LUBRICATED, AND THE MOVEMENT RE-ASSEMBLED, OBSERVED. ADJUSTED AND TIMED). THE CASE WAS INSPECTED CLEANED EXTRA FINE (G-6) 87% CONDITION GRADE ================================ OVERVIEW- MOVEMENT: LATER 19TH CENTURY 41MM ( 1-1/2") AMERICAN MADE FANCY SOLID GOLD BOX HINGE HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH . THE WATCH IS POWERED BY A SPOTLESS CIRCA 1884 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. ~SERIAL NUMBER 516857 ~ MODEL 2 ~8 SIZE- GRADE 151~ 7 JEWEL PENDANT WIND AND LEVER SET HUNTER CASE ORIENTED WINDING MECHANICAL MOVEMENT. THE MOVEMENT FEATURES: FIRE BLUED STEEL PLATE SCREW CONSTRUCTION FROSTED GILT FINISH ON ALL PLATES AND BRIDGES ENGRAVED BALANCE , PALLET AND ESCAPE COCKS COUNTER POISED PALLET GILT GEAR TRAIN THE MOVEMENT HAS BEEN FULLY SERVICED, INSPECTED AND TIMED. DIAL: 36MM ILLINOIS WATCH CO. SIGNED WHITE GLAZED ENAMEL DIAL. FORMAL ROMAN NUMERAL HOUR MARKERS . TRAIN TRACK MINUTE RING . THIN SPADE FIRE BLUED STEEL HOUR, MINUTE AND SECOND HANDS. SUNKEN SUB-SECONDS DIAL. NO HAIRLINE CRACKS, NO CHIPS. NO SCRATCHES CASE: 41MM ( 1-1/2") DIAMETER SOLID GOLD (JEWELER TESTED TO BE 8K-10K) BOX HINGE FULL HUNTER WATCH CASE (measured without crown OR HINGES ). SMOOTH EDGE. CASE MEASURES IS 12.5 MM THICK (WITH BOTH COVERS). VERY LIGHT WEAR ON CASES EDGE AND LARGE DECORATED BOX HINGES. ONE VERY SMALL DENT NOTICED ON CASES SMOOTH EDGE BY 21 MINUTE MARKER. NO REPAIRS. VERY LIGHT WEAR ON CROWN. COLLAR AND HOOP. NOTE: CASE MAKER IS BELIEVED TO BE BROOKLYN WATCH CASE CO - SUPPORTING THE 8K - 10K GOLD CONTENT (FOR WHICH THEY WERE KNOWN TO UTILIZE ON BOX HINGE CASES) . THE WEIGHT OF THE WATCH IS 59 GRAMS SOLID GOLD HINGED DIAL COVER IN FINE CONDITION. ENGRAVED FLORAL DECORATION WITH ENGINE TURNED BACK GROUND. OFF CENTER UNSIGNED OVAL CREST. COIN SLOTTED SURROUND. WEAR TO MODERATE ON SURFACE. SMALL DENT NOTICED ON DIAL COVER FLAT EDGE BY 32 MINUTE MARKER. DENTS. NO SCRATCHES NOTICED. DIAL COVER OPENS BY DEPRESSING CROWN. LITTLE TO NO PLAY IN HINGE. OPENS A FEW DEGREES PAST TOP DEAD CENTER. SMOOTH POLISHED AND CLEAN INSIDE SURFACE. SOME EVIDENCE OF MINOR REPAIRS (DENT KNOCKED OUT). THE DIAL COVER CLOSES FLAT AND ENGAGES LATCH PERFECTLY. BEZEL IS CLEAN AND SMOOTH . IT ATTACHES SECURELY. NO SCRATCHES, DENTS OR SCUFFS. BEZEL ALLOWS DIAL COVER TO SHUT FLAT AND EVEN. IT HOLDS CLEAR REAL GLASS CRYSTAL DOME TIGHT. NO SCRATCHES ON CLEAN AND CLEAR DOME, NO CHIPS, NO CRACKS. HINGED CASE BACK DISPLAYS IDENTICAL DESIGN WITH DECORATED OFF CENTER CREST. LESS WEAR NOTICED (THAN DIAL COVER ) ON ENGINE TURNED DECORATION. NO MAJOR SCRATCHES. 1 TINY DENT NOTICED ON SHOULDER. POLISHED SMOOTH INSIDE STAMPED WITH SPREAD EAGLE (OR FALCON OR SOME OTHER BIRD OF PREY) - HEAD FACING RIGHT- WITH DIAMOND SHAPE CREST ON CHEST, AND SERIAL NUMBER "56420". THE CASE BACK OPENS 2-3 DEGREES PAST TOP DEAD CENTER . THE CASE BACKS HINGE IS STIFF- NO PLAY TO IT - WILL STAY OPEN IN ANY POSITION. THE CASE BACK CLOSES TIGHT AND FLAT. LITTLE TO NO TOOLING NOTICED NEAR LIP. SMOOTH , CLEAN AND POLISHED OUTER SURFACE OF HINGED DUST COVER . NO SCRATCHES OR BLEMISHES . LITTLE TO NO TOOLING NOTICED LIP. HINGE IS GOOD - TIGHT WITH NO PLAY- WILL STAY OPEN IN ANY POSITION. THE DUST COVERS SMOOTH INSIDE SURFACE IS CLEAN . STAMPED WITH SERIAL NUMBER "56420". CLOSES FLAT AND TIGHT. COMMENTS: CONDITION! FULLY SERVICED - WORKING AND KEEPING TIME! VERY COLLECTIBLE AND RARE CASE AND SIZE!! GREAT GIFT OR INVESTMENT ! |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Roman |
| Dial Signing Name | Illinois Watch Co |
| Dial Details | 4-8-16, seen on e-bay. Sold for $699.99 Please see seller notes below: WORKING ANTIQUE ILLINOIS 8 SIZE FANCY 8-10 K SOLID GOLD BOX HINGE HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH THE MOVEMENT WAS FULLY SERVICED (REMOVED FROM THE CASE, COMPLETELY DIS-ASSEMBLED, HYDROSONICALLY CLEANED-RINSED-DRIED. EACH PART INSPECTED, WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE PARTS WERE LUBRICATED, AND THE MOVEMENT RE-ASSEMBLED, OBSERVED. ADJUSTED AND TIMED). THE CASE WAS INSPECTED CLEANED EXTRA FINE (G-6) 87% CONDITION GRADE ================================ OVERVIEW- MOVEMENT: LATER 19TH CENTURY 41MM ( 1-1/2") AMERICAN MADE FANCY SOLID GOLD BOX HINGE HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH . THE WATCH IS POWERED BY A SPOTLESS CIRCA 1884 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. ~SERIAL NUMBER 516857 ~ MODEL 2 ~8 SIZE- GRADE 151~ 7 JEWEL PENDANT WIND AND LEVER SET HUNTER CASE ORIENTED WINDING MECHANICAL MOVEMENT. THE MOVEMENT FEATURES: FIRE BLUED STEEL PLATE SCREW CONSTRUCTION FROSTED GILT FINISH ON ALL PLATES AND BRIDGES ENGRAVED BALANCE , PALLET AND ESCAPE COCKS COUNTER POISED PALLET GILT GEAR TRAIN THE MOVEMENT HAS BEEN FULLY SERVICED, INSPECTED AND TIMED. DIAL: 36MM ILLINOIS WATCH CO. SIGNED WHITE GLAZED ENAMEL DIAL. FORMAL ROMAN NUMERAL HOUR MARKERS . TRAIN TRACK MINUTE RING . THIN SPADE FIRE BLUED STEEL HOUR, MINUTE AND SECOND HANDS. SUNKEN SUB-SECONDS DIAL. NO HAIRLINE CRACKS, NO CHIPS. NO SCRATCHES CASE: 41MM ( 1-1/2") DIAMETER SOLID GOLD (JEWELER TESTED TO BE 8K-10K) BOX HINGE FULL HUNTER WATCH CASE (measured without crown OR HINGES ). SMOOTH EDGE. CASE MEASURES IS 12.5 MM THICK (WITH BOTH COVERS). VERY LIGHT WEAR ON CASES EDGE AND LARGE DECORATED BOX HINGES. ONE VERY SMALL DENT NOTICED ON CASES SMOOTH EDGE BY 21 MINUTE MARKER. NO REPAIRS. VERY LIGHT WEAR ON CROWN. COLLAR AND HOOP. NOTE: CASE MAKER IS BELIEVED TO BE BROOKLYN WATCH CASE CO - SUPPORTING THE 8K - 10K GOLD CONTENT (FOR WHICH THEY WERE KNOWN TO UTILIZE ON BOX HINGE CASES) . THE WEIGHT OF THE WATCH IS 59 GRAMS SOLID GOLD HINGED DIAL COVER IN FINE CONDITION. ENGRAVED FLORAL DECORATION WITH ENGINE TURNED BACK GROUND. OFF CENTER UNSIGNED OVAL CREST. COIN SLOTTED SURROUND. WEAR TO MODERATE ON SURFACE. SMALL DENT NOTICED ON DIAL COVER FLAT EDGE BY 32 MINUTE MARKER. DENTS. NO SCRATCHES NOTICED. DIAL COVER OPENS BY DEPRESSING CROWN. LITTLE TO NO PLAY IN HINGE. OPENS A FEW DEGREES PAST TOP DEAD CENTER. SMOOTH POLISHED AND CLEAN INSIDE SURFACE. SOME EVIDENCE OF MINOR REPAIRS (DENT KNOCKED OUT). THE DIAL COVER CLOSES FLAT AND ENGAGES LATCH PERFECTLY. BEZEL IS CLEAN AND SMOOTH . IT ATTACHES SECURELY. NO SCRATCHES, DENTS OR SCUFFS. BEZEL ALLOWS DIAL COVER TO SHUT FLAT AND EVEN. IT HOLDS CLEAR REAL GLASS CRYSTAL DOME TIGHT. NO SCRATCHES ON CLEAN AND CLEAR DOME, NO CHIPS, NO CRACKS. HINGED CASE BACK DISPLAYS IDENTICAL DESIGN WITH DECORATED OFF CENTER CREST. LESS WEAR NOTICED (THAN DIAL COVER ) ON ENGINE TURNED DECORATION. NO MAJOR SCRATCHES. 1 TINY DENT NOTICED ON SHOULDER. POLISHED SMOOTH INSIDE STAMPED WITH SPREAD EAGLE (OR FALCON OR SOME OTHER BIRD OF PREY) - HEAD FACING RIGHT- WITH DIAMOND SHAPE CREST ON CHEST, AND SERIAL NUMBER "56420". THE CASE BACK OPENS 2-3 DEGREES PAST TOP DEAD CENTER . THE CASE BACKS HINGE IS STIFF- NO PLAY TO IT - WILL STAY OPEN IN ANY POSITION. THE CASE BACK CLOSES TIGHT AND FLAT. LITTLE TO NO TOOLING NOTICED NEAR LIP. SMOOTH , CLEAN AND POLISHED OUTER SURFACE OF HINGED DUST COVER . NO SCRATCHES OR BLEMISHES . LITTLE TO NO TOOLING NOTICED LIP. HINGE IS GOOD - TIGHT WITH NO PLAY- WILL STAY OPEN IN ANY POSITION. THE DUST COVERS SMOOTH INSIDE SURFACE IS CLEAN . STAMPED WITH SERIAL NUMBER "56420". CLOSES FLAT AND TIGHT. COMMENTS: CONDITION! FULLY SERVICED - WORKING AND KEEPING TIME! VERY COLLECTIBLE AND RARE CASE AND SIZE!! GREAT GIFT OR INVESTMENT ! |
| Movement Markings | Illinois Watch Co. Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion |
Contributed to the database by pocketwatch101 on April 8, 2016.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 15, 2016.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 15, 2016.