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"2225" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2225 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1872 - December 1877 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None 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: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes 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: Bunn
Springfield, Ill.
Currier's Patent
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9.G2.18S9.181M9.A9.K9.15J5 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.31 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.08 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.019% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.43% Analyzing 878 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Some movements in run have been observed with an Abbott Conversion setup.

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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 · May 15, 2022

Serial Number 2146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 2025 was reported as accurate.

Melindam636 1 · October 15, 2021

Serial Number 2305 was reported as accurate.

Melindam636 1 · October 15, 2021

Serial Number 2305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 2309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Abbot's wind/set. Abbot plates marked "patent
applied for". No "Adjusted" marking on balance
bridge.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 2309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 2036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is key wind & key set; no Abbott
Conversion
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Some movements in run have been observed with an Abbott Conversion setup.

Anonymous · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 2036 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 1, 2020

Serial Number 2286 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 2243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 2335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 2309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 2455 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 2222 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 2468 was reported as accurate.

pookie 11 · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 2175 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · January 20, 2016

Serial Number 2420 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an early key wind stem wind transition
movement

Anonymous · December 2, 2015

Serial Number 2420 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is transitional
Kw/Sw Lever set

Anonymous · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 2038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2015

Serial Number 2175 was reported as accurate.

pookie 11 · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 2173 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number 2119 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch