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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Currier

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 456
Grade: Currier
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: March 1872 - June 1872
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,900
Variant Est. Production: 12,700 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Scribed
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Currier
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 5.G1.18S5.181M5.A5.K5.11J1
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.92
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.368%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)

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Anonymous · April 12, 2023

Serial Number 418 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch