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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Currier

Mixed Run: Currier (11-Jewel) and Hoyt (9-Jewel) Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

J. S. Gerard - Woodbridge, Cal.
Geo. M. Fry - Hubbard, Ogn.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 48753
Grade: Currier
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,900
Variant Est. Production: 12,700 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j    Mixed Run
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: 73.G15.18S73.181M60.A60.K60.11J13
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.57
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: 4 (0.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 18.90% Analyzing 72 Sales
Research Note: #48970: Verified as Private Label Marked "J. S. Gerard - Woodbridge, Cal." with 11-Jewels. Multiple 9-Jewel Hoyt Grade movements have been reported in this run. Earlier serial numbers appear to be Hoyt while later numbers are Currier.

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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.


dholmes Supporter 26 · April 9, 2022

Serial Number 48782 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Hoyt not a Currier
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 48518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 49091 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hoyt to Currier
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · August 11, 2018

Serial Number 49040 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hoyt to Currier
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · May 17, 2018

Serial Number 48947 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hoyt to Currier
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · May 23, 2017

Serial Number 48856 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 11 jewel Currier.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hoyt to Currier
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · December 24, 2015

Serial Number 48753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial Number 48753 is a Hoyt, not a Currier.
Also, it was previously reported by someone else
that 48620 is a Hoyt, not a Currier. I wish you
would unlock the value designation for the grade
on my collection page so I could enter the correct
grade. Thanks!

Anonymous · September 16, 2015

Serial Number 48856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2015

Serial Number 48692 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · August 22, 2015

Serial Number 48753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also, the Hoyt is a 9 jewel watch, not 11 jewel
like the Currier.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · August 18, 2015

Serial Number 48753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial #48753 is a "Hoyt" grade, not a "Currier".

Anonymous · March 27, 2014

Serial Number 48620 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade; holt
I believe my watch is a 9 jewel

Anonymous · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 48628 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch