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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: 89967
Grade: Currier
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: February 1881 - March 1881
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 20 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: 182.G40.18S182.181M96.A96.K96.11J32
Database Version: v52.270
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
216.48
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.368%
Registry Population: 2 (0.50%)
Research Note: Meggers/Ehrhardt list this run as Keyset and Model 2 (inconsistent with model traits).

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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 3, 2019

Serial Number 89968 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

Deere51 102 · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 89967 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

Anonymous · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 89959 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 89665 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

Anonymous · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 89701 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

Anonymous · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 89668 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch