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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Private Label(s) in Run:

Iowa Watch Co.
Independent Watch Co. - Fredonia, N.Y.
General
Conqueror
Badger

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 187451 Question Mark
Grade: Columbia Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: June 1881 - July 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 43 of 61 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,200 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,400 (18S-M1-11J-ADK) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 512.G113.18S489.181M224.A224.K231.11J256 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
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12 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.45% Analyzing 214 Sales Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · September 16, 2023

Serial Number 187744 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is a Superior
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

bwcrtime 189 · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 187856 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

von1943 Supporter 376 · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

von1943 Supporter 376 · September 30, 2019

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 187124 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · April 23, 2019

Serial Number 187034 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 187513 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

von1943 Supporter 376 · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number 186259 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement says Conqueror.. not sure of the Jewel
count.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · October 24, 2014

Serial Number 186523 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: PRIVATE LABEL: INDEPENDENT WATCH Co. FREDONIA,
N.Y. ; JEWELS: 15 ; OPEN FACE ; MOVEMENT FINISH:
GILT ;

Anonymous · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 187333 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch