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Railroadgrade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. Wow if in very good condition you have a very much prized watch. Antique pocket watch illinois watch company springfield 1927 19. I was just wondering if anyone out there would have any information on this particular watch. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois. It is mainly run as a repair shop today where they service vintage and modern watches. Shop forand learn about antique illinois pocket watches. Illinois watch company repair, service, and sales of fine. Illinois watch company offers a free estimate for watch repair and safe, easy and free shipping. In 1885 the company name was changed to the illinois watch company. A complete history of watch making in america, from 1809 to 1888 inclusive. Established in 1864, the national watch company changed its name a decade later to elgin national watch company to reflect its location in elgin, illinois. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee.
Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. We have over 100 antique categories, including antique jewelry, antique furniture, antique toys, asian antiques and many, many more. Get the best deals on illinois pocket watches 18901899 when you shop the largest online selection at.
Hamilton continued to produce watches with the illinois name until 1939. The historic signature on this stunning 1915 illinois pocket watch dial represents dedicated artisans who. Except for sites in the nawcc domains, the nawcc does not endorse any of these sites or the products or services that may be offered. It was produced by the illinois watch company at springfield illinois in. Pocketwatch 101 vintage and antique watch how to information. Left to me by my father, who always had unique vintage antique items, he liked them even more having an expert scratching their heads.
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The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Information about antique and vintage railroad grade pocket watches. The illinois watch case company was a major manufacture in the city of. About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935. Author reserves the right to update this information as appropriate. Discover a large selection of illinois watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. If youre looking for information on a specific brand, be sure to visit our watch company history pages. If youre an antique dealer please use the following link to our listing form. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you do not like paypal we will take your credit card information by phone.
Illinois watch company provides estimates based on previous repairs of similar types of watches. This is an antique illinois pocket watch made by the illinois watch company in springfield, il circa 1921. When your watch is completed we will send you an invoice by email. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free. For more information on the products of the illinois glass company. History of the illinois watch company springfield, il 18691927.
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