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"2852" 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 Stuart Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Stuart

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2852 Question Mark
Grade: Stuart Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: October 1872 - December 1877 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 801 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C 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: Stuart.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
["Wheelers Pat.6.22.80" on Movements with Micrometric Regulators]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10.G2.18S10.181M10.A10.K10.15J6 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.41 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.04 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (1.40%) 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 · March 20, 2023

Serial Number 2675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 2658 was reported as accurate.

traingal 2 · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 2589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2019

Serial Number 2569 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 2892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 2553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2016

Serial Number 2548 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 2645 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 2645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2014

Serial Number 2792 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 21, 2013

Serial Number 2548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 2974 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this watch, the movement is marked
"Adjusted."

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 2852 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually it's not really inacurate, it is a Stuart
grade, but just two things: the plates are gilded
and this one is marked adjusted on the balance
cock.
Illinois Grade Stuart Pocket Watch