Tag: illinois

Rare Early Marked Railroad King Illinois 18s Antique Railroad Pocket Watch

Posted by admin On December 21, 2020

Rare Illinois railroad king with an estimated production of 225 or less watches per Meggers book, serial number is 731665. Nice gilding and a railroad grade. Watch runs some but stops. Dial looks nice with a good center but has damage to the outer chapter. Dial is the correct double sunk dial marked Rail Road King. Nice screw back and bezel nickel case. Watch is a hunter movement in a open face case. The item “Rare Early Marked Railroad King Illinois 18s Antique Railroad Pocket Watch” is in sale since Monday, September 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “luckeinjuns” and is located in Ceresco, Nebraska. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Brand: Illinois
Type: Pocket Watch
Year Manufactured: 1880-1889
Model: Rail Road King
Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
Department: Men

Rare Vintage Collectable Early Illinois Solid 14k Gold 19j Mechanical Watch

Posted by admin On April 14, 2020

RARE EARLY 1900’s ANTIQUE CAST IRON GNOME STATUE KANKAKEE FOUNDRY ILLINOIS

Posted by admin On October 7, 2019

RARE ANTIQUE CAST IRON GNOME STATUE. DATING FROM THE EARLY 1900’s. MADE BY KANKAKEE FOUNDRY ILLINOIS. LOOKS LIKE ITS ORIGINAL PAINTWORK TO ME. HAS A HOLE IN HIS RIGHT HAND TO HOLD A LIGHT/LAMP OR WHATEVER YOU WANT. GREAT SIZE BEING 43 INCHES TALL. IN GOOD OVERALL CONDITION. CAN BE VIEWED IN HORNCASTLE. ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL JUST LET ME KNOW. The item “RARE EARLY 1900’s ANTIQUE CAST IRON GNOME STATUE KANKAKEE FOUNDRY ILLINOIS” is in sale since Saturday, April 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Architectural Antiques\Garden”. The seller is “tracey.uk” and is located in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

Type: Statue
Material: Iron/ Cast iron

Mega Rare Antique Early Railroad 18s Illinois Pocket Watch Serviced

Posted by admin On June 19, 2019

Up for sale is a Rare Beautiful Antique Early Railroad 18s Illinois Grade 5 Watch in Beautiful Original. The movement has a serial number 708336 which dates it to be manufactured in 1887. The Double Sunk Glass Enamel Dial, Hands and Glass Crystal are in immaculate mint condition please see the. The case is in Excellent condition. The Watch size is 18 with 15 Ruby Jewels in Gold settings, Gold balance screws. It’s Stem and Key Wind and Lever set. Adjusted to Positions, Temperature. The watch was recently serviced, running STRONG and keeping an excellent time. Please look closely at the pictures as they part of the description. Thank You and Good Luck!!! Brief History: Illinois Watch Company. The Illinois Springfield Watch Company was organized in 1869 primarily through the efforts of J. The first company Directors were J. Miller, John Williams, John W. Bunn, George Black and George Passfield. John Stuart was a Springfield lawyer and former partner of Abraham Lincoln. John Williams was president of the First National bank of Springfield. Miller was a local merchant. Bunn owned a grocery business. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didn’t achieve full production until 1875. By serial number, the first watch made was the “Stuart” model, followed in order by the “Mason, ” Bunn, ” “Miller, ” and finally the “Currier. The first stem-wind watch was produced in 1875. The early Illinois models were key-wound and key-set and are quite collectible today. Illinois later produced an extensive line of extremely fine and accurate Railroad-grade pocket watches like the “Sangamo Special, ” “Bunn Special” and “Santa Fe Special” (just to name a few). Illinois: A Great American Watch Since 1870. In 1879, due to financial difficulties, the company was reorganized and the name changed to the Illinois Springfield Watch Company. By 1885 the company name was changed yet again to the Illinois Watch Company. Hamilton continued producing Illinois watches in the Hamilton factory until 1939. There is some question as to whether Burlington was actually a subsidiary of Illinois. Watches produced under the Burlington name include some very fine (including some railroad grade) watches, which are nearly identical to Illinois movements. Illinois also produced watches for the Plymouth Watch Company (Sears Roebuck) and the Washington Watch Company (Montgomery Ward). Illinois Watch Case Company. NOTE: The Illinois Watch Company should not be confused with the Illinois Watch Case Company of Elgin, Illinois. The Illinois Watch Case Company was a major manufacture in the city of Elgin, Illinois. It manufactured watch cases under many brands, such as “Elgin Giant, ” “Elgin Pride, ” “Tivoli, ” “Spartan, ” and Elgin Commander. The item “Mega Rare Antique Early Railroad 18s Illinois Pocket Watch Serviced” is in sale since Sunday, June 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “ticker-ticker” and is located in Mount Arlington, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
Model: Illinois Watch Company Model 5
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Style: Railroad, Luxury
Pocket Watch Size: 18
Material: Gold
Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
Year of Manufacture: 1880-1889
Features: Easy To Read
Closure: Double Hunter
Brand: Hamilton
Serial Number: 708336
Country Made: USA

Lesser Known Rare Antique Tractors At Geneseo Illinois 2014

Posted by admin On August 29, 2018

Early Rare Antique