Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page. Over the next century, the firm produced more than 60 million wrist and pocket watches. The life and times of a great watch company schiffer book for collectors friedberg, fredric j. The development of the watch manufacturing in america is an early part of the story of the emerging factory system using automatic machinery to produce products and interchangeable parts. My first illinois a marquis autocrat nawcc message board.
Buy illinois pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. My fiancee just bought my first pocket watch as an engagement gift. History of the illinois watch company springfield, il 18691927. Illinois marquis autocrat 17 jewel gold filled pocket watch with a wadsworth case. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois. Our estate jewelry is a fraction of what you would expect to pay at traditional jewelry stores. See more ideas about springfield illinois, illinois and vintage photos. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket. This is an historical timepiece as it was manufactured just three years before the company was taken over by the hamilton watch company.
Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. The movements are rayed patterned demaskeening named the autocrat, the dials are not recessed into the pillar plate and stretched dials were fitted. Springfield, 17 jewels, adjusted, the autocrat, 4127458, double roller. Illinois the autocrat pocket watch keepthetime video. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. Woodpeckers onetime tool paolini pocket rule aluminum 6. Unfollow illinois pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Illinois pocket watch, model 7, grade 304, montgomery dial. According to a note with watch, it was a company gift in honor of 50. Employment application is now available on the work 4 illinois website work. The life and times of a great watch company schiffer book for collectors. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Antique illinois pocket watch the marquis autocrat the. Make offer 1925 illinois marquis autocrat model 3 pocket watch 17 jewels. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber silverine case 1876 circa this is one of those fine large old rockford pocket watches. The case is a 14kt white gold filled and is in very good condition. This watch is currently work unless noted in the title, it may need service, cleaning, adjusting to be used on a daily basis.
Illinois pocket watch the autocrat movement illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Illinois 16 size pocket watch parts illinois 12 and 14 size clutch lever spring, set spring. Illinois pocket watch movement with stem and crown ebth. And a great addition to my the autocrat watch ive already had. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. C in an interview with the new york times april 30, 1906, 84. I so hope the many pictures and extreme magnification help in the description of this truly fine of illinois pocket watches. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber silverine case 1876 circa. It is currentlu not working however the inside is in good clean condition. Antique and vintage hamilton and illinois wristwatches. Jewelry, watches and accessories by freemans issuu. Current with illinois legislative action through p. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch.
The illinois watch case company was a major manufacture in the city of. Owners can trace their pocket watchs history by obtaining the unique serial number featured on the movement part of the. The movement is signed the marquis autocrat, 17 jewels motor barrell, adjusted 3 positions, illinois watch co. We have one of the largest collections of railroad grade and keywind pocket watches on the internet. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Illinois also produced watches for the plymouth watch company sears roebuck and the washington watch company montgomery ward. Ingraham autocrat vintage mechanical dollar pocket watch. The item 1927 illinois grade 405 12s 17j pocket watch with fancy case partsrepair is in sale since monday, september 23, 2019. This is a 17 jewel, 12 size, open face, pocket watch.
Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Stunning vintage illinois gold filled pocket watch the autocrat. Hamilton, illionois, waltham, howard and american watch company. Discussion in american pocket watches started by hoos, jun 22, 2009. He turned down several initial offers, waiting for the right proposal. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the. You can search by serial number your illinois watch grade, size, jewelling, production, etc. The model name is bunn special which was manufactured from 19 to 1930 and considered one of illinois watch cos fine and accurate railroad pocket watches. To request copies of the current version of pocket facts or the annual report, send an email with your complete contact information name, unit, address, campus. Also includes a handy spanish for law enforcement guide containing situational dialogues and phrases useful to. Feb 11, 2020 explore davidgrover125s board springfield illinois vintage photos. Most questions should be answered by simply reading through. A fraction of retail replacement value all diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards.
In 1912, chicago financier byron smith placed an ad in the economist looking to provide capital to a high class business manufacturing preferred in or near chicago. The seller is jastermereel and is located in bridgewater, virginia. Factory cased in autocrat model cases made by wadsworth and keystone watch case companies. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
This watch features its all original excellent condition. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Springfield illinois watch company the autocrat pocket watch o movement serial. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket watches. This marqouis autocrat model was one of the most desirable of the illinois thin pocket watches during the 1920s. Illinois 706 16s pocket watch movement 17 jewels 4 adj.
Illinois 17j the marquis autocrat art deco pocket watch. American manufactures produce watches for railroad use. This illinois marquis autocrat grade 127 and is a highgrade movement with only 26,000 produced in total. Download the new 2020 illinois route 66 visitors guide. Damasking dial with arabic numerals and clover hands.
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Illnois 1214 size 4th model, 12 size 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th models. I would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. Im actually more into the big 18s xix century watches, but these beauties are just fantastic couldnt resist. This gentlemens dress pocket watch of the day is a size 12 measuring 1. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. I recently received a springfield illinois watch company autocrat pocket watch with a philadelphia watch case co case. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. We are preparing to pass along great grandfathers pocket watch to great grandson. This marqouis autocrat model was one of the most desirable of the illinois thin pocket watches om goantiques. This collectable timepiece is in original unrestored condition. Illinois the autocrat pocket watch buy this watch here.