Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1217 (Grade 9 Jewels)

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Antique 1881 ROCKFORD Victorian Coin Silver Full Hunter Key Wind Pocket Watch

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Access Date: November 14, 2024

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Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 9 Jewels

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Manufacturer:	Rockford
Manufacturer Location:	Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1217
Grade:	9 Jewels
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1876
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Plain
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433

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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 · November 13, 2024

Serial Number 1744 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: How about ANY INFORMATION?

Anonymous · September 16, 2024

Serial Number 1174 was reported as accurate.

Rockfordguy Supporter 44 · August 22, 2024

Serial Number 1085 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Please remove the previous report on 1085. I meant
to enter 1095.

Rockfordguy Supporter 44 · August 22, 2024

Serial Number 1095 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked with letter grade “F” and
“Adjusted”
15 jewels with gold jewel settings
Private label
Alton, ILL
E.H. Goulding

23Greenwich Supporter 249 · August 15, 2024

Serial Number 1538 was reported as accurate.

Pinko423 9 · October 17, 2023

Serial Number 1460 was reported as accurate.

Pinko423 9 · October 13, 2023

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Rockfordguy Supporter 44 · July 7, 2023

Serial Number 1107 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · April 20, 2022

Serial Number 1785 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 26, 2021

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 25, 2021

Serial Number 1460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2021

Serial Number 1785 was reported as accurate.