- A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE POCKET WATCHESIncludes:
A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE POCKET WATCHESIncludes: American Waltham Watch Co. Grade: No. 820. Serial Number: 10767722, Estimated Production Year: Circa 1901, Size: 18s, Jewels: 15j, Movement Configuration: Hunting, Movement Finish: Nickel, Movement Setting: Lever, Plate: Full Plate. Winds freely and runs for a brief time, several hairline cracks across the dial. Measures 3 inches across the stem; Elgin National Watch Co. Grade: 44. A few hairlines across the dial, case wear on the back. Good intact running condition at the time of inspection. Measures 2.75 inches to the stem; American Waltham Watch Co. Grade: No. 18. Small hairline cracks on the dial between 3 and 4 o'clock. Very good intact running condition at the time of inspection. Measures 2.75 inches to the stem; American Waltham Watch Co. Grade: No. 210. Serial Number: 27713430 Estimated Production Year: 1932, Size: 12s, Jewels: 7j, Movement Configuration: Openface, Movement Finish: Nickel, Movement Setting: Pendant, Plate: 3/4 Plate. Measures 2 inches across the stem. Will not wind or run. Very fine, light pitting on the dial; American Waltham Watch Co. Grade: Wm. Ellery. No key. Winds freely, but does not run. Small, shallow dents on the back of the Silverode case. Measures 3 inches to the stem; American Waltham Watch Company openface pocket watch, winds, but does not run, measures 2 inches to the stem; Illinois Watch Company openface pocket watch, winds and runs, measures 2 inches to the stem; and Hamilton Watch Co. Grade: 910, Winds freely, but does not run. Measures 2.25 inches to the stem.Measurements are included in the description.We cannot guarantee the running or timekeeping condition of timepieces once removed from the auction premises.
- RARE HAMILTON ILLINOIS MODEL A WRISTWATCH
RARE HAMILTON ILLINOIS MODEL A WRISTWATCH 32mm x 41 mm Excellent original brushed and glazed silver dial with arabic numerals for chapters 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. All other chapters use triangular markers. All 1/5 second, second and minute hash marks on a continuous circle above the chapter markers. Gold alpha type minute/hour hands, with a gold stick type sweep hand with marquee, and distinctive red arrow pointer. Caliber 1248 Eterna 17 jewel, bidirectional rotor automatic movement. Exotic elongated triangular lugs. 10K gold filled case. Non original strap.Movement marked Illinois Watch Company. Was only in production for two years.
- GROUPING OF ASSORTED TABLE CLOCKS, 5
GROUPING OF ASSORTED TABLE CLOCKS, 5 TOTALAssorted grouping of table clocks. 1st item: French crystal and brass table clock with beveled glass panels and front door, enameled dial with brass bezel and double hourglass pendulum. Back of works marked Made in France. 10" H x 6 1/4" W x 5" D. Early 20th century. 2nd item: E. N. Welch novelty wind-up clock with octagonal crystal case. Back of clock marked E.N. WELCH MNFG CO. with patent date of Nov. 22, 1881. 3 3/4" H. 3rd item: German D.R.P. & G.M alarm clock or wecker. 1 3/4" H. Early 20th century. 4th item: German Namruf 7 Jewel alarm clock, brass case with checkerboard mother-of-pearl inlay to sides. 3 1/4" H. 1st half 20th century. 5th item: Men's Illinois Watch Company pocket watch inset into an arched wooden watch holder. 20th century. 5 1/2" H. Also included with this lot is an inlaid miniature grandfather clock pocket watch holder with band shell and paterae inlay. 16" H. 20th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
All items good condition with general wear and some oxidation to metals. Slight damage to dial of Illinois pocket watch. Wear to case of Illinois pocket watch. Miniature pocket watch holder pediment broken and missing. None of the clocks/watches tested for functionality.
- 1921 ILLINOIS GRADE 305 POCKET WATCH
1921 ILLINOIS GRADE 305 POCKET WATCH & GOLD CASEFor your consideration is this 1921 Illinois Grade 305 pocket watch made by the Illinois Watch Company, set in a American Watch Case Company of Toronto 10k gold filled case. John C. Adams and a number of other investors established the Illinois Watch Company in 1870. The Illinois Watch Company, originally known as the Springfield Watch Company, underwent reorganization in 1872 and changed its name. They were among the first American watchmakers to use the Waltham Watch Company's revolutionary interchangeable parts system. This facilitated repairs and enabled more effective production. The "Bunn Special" watch's introduction in 1879 was one significant innovation. The Bunn Special, known for its accuracy and dependability, rose to become one of the most well-known and respected railroad watches. It was produced in a variety of models with various features and grades, and it was given the vice president of the company, Charles H. Bunn, as its name. The Great Depression and the emergence of wristwatches presented difficulties for the Illinois Watch Company. The business made an attempt to enter the wristwatch market but found it difficult to compete with Swiss producers who were able to make more reasonably priced and precise wristwatches. The watch industry was also severely affected by the 1930s economic downturn, which ultimately resulted in the Illinois Watch Company's closure in 1928. The serial number inscribed alongside the movement is numbered, "3950631" indicating it was made in 1921. The pocket watch is a grade 305, 17 jewel, size 16s, model 7 and features a nickel movement finish, a bridge plate and the movement is fitted with a double roller. The watch is not railroad graded. The watch is not working. The case the pocket watch is set in is a American Watch Case Company of Toronto 10k gold filled case. The serial numbers stamped into the case read, "1304573. The watch shows good condition overall with some slight wear to the case, but the face, movements and dials are in good condition. The watch measures 2" in diameter and 2 1/2" in height. The pocket watch weighs 86.7 grams.
- 1916 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. GRADE 404 POCKET
1916 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. GRADE 404 POCKET WATCHFeatured in this lot is this 1916 Illinois Watch Company Grade 404 pocket watch set in a Keystone case. John C. Adams and a number of other investors established the Illinois Watch Company in 1870. The Illinois Watch Company, originally known as the Springfield Watch Company, underwent reorganization in 1872 and changed its name. They were among the first American watchmakers to use the Waltham Watch Company's revolutionary interchangeable parts system. This facilitated repairs and enabled more effective production. The "Bunn Special" watch's introduction in 1879 was one significant innovation. The Bunn Special, known for its accuracy and dependability, rose to become one of the most well-known and respected railroad watches. It was produced in a variety of models with various features and grades, and it was given the vice president of the company, Charles H. Bunn, as its name. The Great Depression and the emergence of wristwatches presented difficulties for the Illinois Watch Company. The business made an attempt to enter the wristwatch market but found it difficult to compete with Swiss producers who were able to make more reasonably priced and precise wristwatches. The watch industry was also severely affected by the 1930s economic downturn, which ultimately resulted in the Illinois Watch Company's closure in 1928. The serial number inscribed alongside the movement is numbered, "2893663" indicating it was made in 1916. The pocket watch is a grade 404, 17 jewel, size 12s, model 3 and features a nickel movement finish and a bride plate. The watch is not railroad graded. The watch sits in a Keystone nickel alloy case with the serial number reading, "760291". Under Hagstoz & Thorpe's ownership, the Keystone Watch Case factory opened its doors in 1880. Prior to that, the business produced gold-filled cases under the "J. Boss" brand and patent. The new factory was initially constructed to produce gold and silver cases in order to separate production of gold-filled cases. When the factory first opened in 1880, these cases were identified with the Keystone symbol. The gold-filled company run by Hagstoz & Thrope was eventually absorbed by the Keystone Watch Case Company, which resulted in the creation of the Keystone Watch Case Company and the Keystone trademark on all cases. The watch is working, but shows slight damage to the face with cracks and a small chip. The front glass is also missing from the watch leaving the hands exposed. The watch measures 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 7/8" in height. The watch weighs 52.8 grams.
- 1911 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. A. LINCOLN POCKET
1911 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. A. LINCOLN POCKET WATCHFeatured in this lot is this 1911 Illinois A. Lincoln pocket watch made by the Illinois Watch Company, set in a Fahys Montauk 10k gold filled watch. John C. Adams and a number of other investors established the Illinois Watch Company in 1870. The Illinois Watch Company, originally known as the Springfield Watch Company, underwent reorganization in 1872 and changed its name. They were among the first American watchmakers to use the Waltham Watch Company's revolutionary interchangeable parts system. This facilitated repairs and enabled more effective production. The "Bunn Special" watch's introduction in 1879 was one significant innovation. The Bunn Special, known for its accuracy and dependability, rose to become one of the most well-known and respected railroad watches. It was produced in a variety of models with various features and grades, and it was given the vice president of the company, Charles H. Bunn, as its name. The Great Depression and the emergence of wristwatches presented difficulties for the Illinois Watch Company. The business made an attempt to enter the wristwatch market but found it difficult to compete with Swiss producers who were able to make more reasonably priced and precise wristwatches. The watch industry was also severely affected by the 1930s economic downturn, which ultimately resulted in the Illinois Watch Company's closure in 1928. The serial number inscribed alongside the movement is numbered, "2342219" showing that it was made in 1911. The pocket watch is a grade A. Lincoln, 21 jewel, size 16s, model 5 and features a nickel movement finish with a pinstripe finish and a 3/4 plate. The watch is railroad graded and is in working order. The case is a Fahys Montauk 10K gold-filled, first introduced in February 1898, with the serial number reading, "764447". Joseph Fahys & Co is a watchmaker. During the latter part of the 19th century, the company was the largest manufacturer of gold and silver watch cases in the USA. The watch shows good overall condition with some slight wear to the case but no obvious signs of damage are present. The watch measures 1 15/16" in diameter and 2 5/16" in height. The pocket watch weighs 84.2 grams.
- ILLINOIS MODEL 1 COIN SILVER POCKET
ILLINOIS MODEL 1 COIN SILVER POCKET WATCHIllinois Watch Company pocketwatch with Fahys coin silver hunter case. Serial #357174, circa 1882. Grade 2, size 18s, 11j. Overall weight 170.2 grams. Case measures approx. 51mm in diameter x 19mm thick. Watch runs but has not been tested for accuracy. Crystal (with small chip at 9 o'clock) and case have age commensurate wear and tarnish. Crown is slightly loose. Cartouche has not been monogrammed. Two keys included. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- EARLY ILLINOIS OPEN FACE SILVER POCKET
EARLY ILLINOIS OPEN FACE SILVER POCKET WATCH Illinois Watch Company (American, Springfield, Illinois, 1869-1927), circa 1888. Open face pocket face having roman numerals and seconds dial, case is marked FAHYS ore silver No.1, Patent April 22, 1879, 221254. Gold-tone movement with PATENT PINION, #824571. Approx. h. 3.25" (top of bail), diam. 2.25" (case). Approx. weight with works 164.6 g.
- EARLY ILLINOIS OPEN FACE SILVER POCKET
EARLY ILLINOIS OPEN FACE SILVER POCKET WATCH Illinois Watch Company (American, Springfield, Illinois, 1869-1927), circa 1888. Open face pocket face having roman numerals and seconds dial, case is marked FAHYS ore silver No.1, Patent April 22, 1879, 221254. Gold-tone movement with PATENT
- CHROMOLITHOGRAPH ON CANVAS OF ABRAHAM
CHROMOLITHOGRAPH ON CANVAS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNThe Illinois Watch Company, Springfield, IL. After an oil painting of Lincoln by R. Bohunak, circa 1913. The Illinois Watch Company acquired permission to use the image in it’s advertizing of its Lincoln Watch. Measuring 10 by 7 in., in a gilt wood frame, 13.5 by 10.5 in. (Cond: some loss to printed surface)
- ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY 69 POCKET WATCH
ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY 69 POCKET WATCH Open Face 18-Size Gold Filled Watch, sn 2578798, 17-jewels, grade 69, with white enamel dial and black Arabic numerals marked "J.H. Fenderson & Son, Biddeford, ME.", subsidiary seconds dial, with fancy decorated engine turned case. Stored in a safety deposit box for many years.
- ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY CRYSTAL BACK
ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY CRYSTAL BACK POCKET WATCH,ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY CRYSTAL BACK POCKET WATCH, model 5 Sangamo grade, size 16s, 21 jewel, rail road grade, serial #1966049, manufactured circa 1907, silver color case with crystals front and rear.