The largest website for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. We supply listing data to hagertys valuation team to help for the most complete available picture of pricing available. To find out how much your pocket watch is worth, you need to know who the manufacturer is and how old it is. Use our refinance calculator to see if you should refinance your mortgage. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it. The illinois pocket watch company is well described in this story written in 19.
Illinois production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. For an online appraisal, i am listing one that is well visited and appears to be very well priced. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. To see how much your old school pokemon cards are worth, check out the. See more ideas about springfield illinois, springfield, illinois. About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935. Shop forand learn aboutantique illinois pocket watches. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair.
A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. Repairs are generally made within less than 30 days or less. Good morning, i was given an illinois pocket watch handed down to my dad. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts.
For more information go to or call kalmbachs customer service at 8005336644. I would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. Illinois watch company offers a free estimate for watch repair and safe, easy and free shipping. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. How to open up an old pocket watch case, screw on and snap on duration. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915, status. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. 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. From their founding in 1869, through their commitment to timekeeping excellence in the early 20th century, to their development of many wonderful art decomoderneinspired wristwatches in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, illinois was a leader in its field. As the market switched from pocket watches to wrist watches after world war i, the. In 2010, demand for pocket watches was increasing while supply was decreasing. The value of an antique pocket watch often comes down to manufacturer, condition, type of metal used and the numbers of a particular watch made. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay.
Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. If your watch is a family heirloom that has come down to you through several generations, then it obviously has high sentimental value to you that might make it worth repairing at almost any price. You may save the pocket cards license as a pdf file on your tablet or smartphone. The illinois watch factory is the largest manufacturing institution in the city of springfield. I have a pocket watch that an old man gave me for painting his garage. Persons who do not possess a valid illinois drivers license shall post bail in the amounts specified in rule 526c or 525 d. If you dont have the capability to save it as a pdf, you can take a screenshot of the pocket card license and store it as a photo on your smartphone or tablet. While most pocket watches dont have that kind of value, any watch manufactured before 1800 is extremely rare and, depending on other factors, likely quite valuable. The company has paid out for labor more than eleven million dollars since its organisation. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. By serial number, the first watch made was the stuart model, followed in order by the mason, bunn, miller, and finally the currier.
To accurately read the serial number, you will need to determine the best way to open the case, which varies from model, size and style. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. Keep in mind that the values listed in the guides are not binding, but rather rulesofthumb often based on reported sales during the previous year. This was from a paper handed to me by a colleague who discovered it by chance several years ago. A complete history of watch making in america, from 1809 to 1888 inclusive. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didnt achieve full production until 1875.
Owners can trace their pocket watchs history by obtaining the unique serial number featured on the movement part of the watchnot the watch case, which displays only a case serial number. One pleasing and characteristic feature in the history of illinois. How much is my pocket watch worth, or where could i find this. To get a better feel of which watches are particularly successful at our auctions, take a look at some of the most expensive pocket watches to have sold on catawiki. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. This serial number will tell a little about the watch and is useful information to know when looking to find out the value of a waltham watch. Enter the details of your current home loan, along with details of a new loan, to estimate your savings and see if refinancing can help you meet your financial goals. Frequently asked questions vintage watch value and. See todays illinois pocket watch for sale, best offer and auction. Production numbers until 1880 are not in order so dating your early illinois can be difficult. The company now employs 518 hands, and produces more than 525 high grade watches per day. The historic signature on this stunning 1915 illinois pocket watch dial represents dedicated artisans who. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement. Illinois bunn special 60 hour elinvar 161a 21 jewel.
How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Illinois department of financial and professional regulation office of the secretary bruce rauner. Best guess is a private label, although im away from my reference material at the moment and thus cant be totally sure of this. Download pocket rain gauge and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod. I took mine to a gold jewelry shop here that gave me my estimate of the watch. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch. Illinois bunn special 60 hour elinvar 161a 21 jewel antique.
Illinois department of financial and professional regulation. Even if it is not big money, finding money worth more than face value is always cool. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. Among the railroad watches searched for by most illinois enthusiasts may be the 16 size, 23 jewel, illinois ball pocket watch. In 1869 the attention of a number of public spirited citizens and capitalists of springfield was called to the. Hemmings works with hagerty insurance to help give you the best information regarding the current pricing of classic cars. Illinois pocket watch identification the ebay community. Jun 05, 2011 i would like the value on this illinois pocket watch. Roman numerals, face good, with a few hairline cracks, grade 140, model 1, size 6s, jewels 7, setting is lever. Antique illinois pocket watch old illinois pocket watch etsy. The illinois watch company has long had an honored place in the annals of horological history. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage illinois pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry.
Railroadgrade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. How much is my pocket watch worth, or where could i find. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. Best 30 antique pocket watch appraisal in chicago, il with. If both sides exhibit doubling on any part of the coin, the coin probably exhibits strike doubling instead, and is worth little. Over the next century, the firm produced more than 60 million wrist and pocket watches. The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. Jul 08, 2014 no quartz watch in existence can match the beauty or worthiness of my 128 year old 16s, of, model 5, grade 107, class 29, 15j, 1891 elgin pocket watch movement in a 14k solid gold engraved. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Inside it says, temperature, 6 positions, isochronism. Discover a large selection of illinois watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches.
The inaugural model was the stuart, followed by the mason, the miller, the currier, and finally the bunn special, a railroad watch that would become a. This is an antique illinois pocket watch made by the illinois watch company in springfield, il circa 1921. Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915. Illinois pocket watch 14k grey dial 46mm manual watch. Railroad pocket watch old pocket watches vintage pocket watch illinois jewels antiques pendants accessories ebay. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. Antique hamilton 940, 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. Pocket watches are not very common like they were back in the good old days.
No quartz watch in existence can match the beauty or worthiness of my 128 year old 16s, of, model 5, grade 107, class 29, 15j, 1891 elgin pocket. Feb 11, 2020 explore davidgrover125s board springfield illinois vintage photos. Illinois pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. Jul 02, 2008 pocket watches are not very common like they were back in the good old days. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size 15 jewel rail road king nickel pocket watch movement. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special.
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