Find 237 listings related to today gold price in chicago on. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year.
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. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. Hamilton continued to produce watches with the illinois name until 1939. Illinois production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. Remontoir pocket watch i inherited this remontoir pocket watch when my pop passed away and i would really like to know a little bit more about it, such as the maker, what year it was made in, if it has any value, although i am not looking to sell it but would like to know just out of curiosity. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 123. Heres an up to date reference of pocket watch prices taken from sales on ebay that will help you to research real time prices this page will eventually grow to be quite long, so rather than rearange everything into pocket watch makes, heres a handy search tool for this page only. The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c.
Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didnt achieve full production until 1875. Grade 525 14k gold open face pocket watch 17 jewel size 12s. This collectable timepiece is in original unrestored condition. Today, many of the watches made by this company are collector items. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch company.
I have a pocket watch manufactured by the illinois watch company in 1907. It should be noted that, for bullion to be included, its metal content must contain a purity of 0. The hampden watch company was known for its high quality watches while it was in business. Lets make history in 20 by restoring the right to carry in illinois the last state with no legal provision for carrying a. The bunn special movement makes it worth a bit more than an average large, gold pocket watch. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. I have a pocket watch manufactured by the illinois watch. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois. Size 16, 11 jewel, open face, pendant set and wind. Rolex watches are crafted from the finest raw materials and assembled with scrupulous attention to detail. Star goldfilled, guaranteed for 20 years as late as november 1906. Per my simple research with the watch company it was manufactured in 1907. They have a huge coin research library, and provide free verbal appraisals.
In 1927 it was purchased by the hamilton watch company. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872. Additionally, bullion or coins from the republic of south africa are still taxable. The star watch case company was a company in ludington, michigan, that operated from. Considered collectible and desirable among illinois pocket watch enthusiasts. This marqouis autocrat model was one of the most desirable of the illinois thin pocket watches during the 1920s. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. The elgin national watch company was founded in 1864 in elgin, illinois as the national watch company, and some of the organizers were later to become the some of the biggest names in the american watch industry. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement. Illinois 17j the marquis autocrat art deco pocket watch. Exceptional 16s illinois bunn special 161a elinvar pocket watch. Illinois watch company should not appear on the box or label either, simply write il w co. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale.
The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad. Bridge plateplease note that this lot has a confidential reserve. Illinois railroad pocket watch, bunn special, american, ca. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. The hampden pocket watch company began its existence as the mozart watch company in 1864. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Chicago coin company, founded in 1955, is among the states oldest coin dealers. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. Antique post civil war illinois keystone coin silver case pocket watch. Illinois watch company offers a free estimate for watch repair and safe, easy and free shipping. Illinois white gold filled octagonal pocket watchserial number.
How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Repairs are generally made within less than 30 days or less. John todd stuart, former congressman and early law partner of.
Gold 1909 illinois 17j getty model 3 finger bridge pocket watch rr style. Where to buy and sell gold and silver coins in illinois. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Movement has gorgeous twotone damaskeening and gold accents. 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 seventeen jewel watch has an open face design with gold tone numbers and hands and a subseconds dial to the 6 position. Some of these art deco models also came in 2tone gold white gold sections along with yellow or. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. The case is pink 14 karat gold and is illustrated with a detailed floral motif with a bird in the middle on one side of the case. Do you often wonder what the actual value of antique pocket watches is. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company.
Illinois pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. By serial number, the first watch made was the stuart model, followed in order by the mason, bunn, miller, and finally the currier. See todays illinois pocket watch for sale, best offer and auction. Get the best deal for illinois solid gold antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. 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. Timex offers a suite of watches for men, women, boys, and girls. The case does have an indenture towards the top photo 1. The pocket watch with the movement weighs a total of 7.
Adams of massachusetts, and john todd stuart, william b. Discover the rolex collection on the official rolex. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size 15 jewel miller marked adjusted keywind pocket watch movement. This is a large retail and wholesale gold, silver, and coin buyer and seller. In illinois, when you purchase any products you may be subject to a sales and use tax. I have a gold pocket watch produced by the illinois watch. Illinois bunn special 60 hour pocket watch 23 jewels 10k gold. Roman numerals, face good, with a few hairline cracks, grade 140, model 1, size 6s, jewels 7, setting is lever. This is a 1921 illinois open face 14k gold pocket watch in size 18s with a 21jewel, bunn special, model 6 movement.
Goldbroker is a company located in the state of new york, which means we dont have to charge sales tax to iillinois residents when they buy gold and silver online. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. Answer a lot depends on the pocket watch such as the year of it the gold value the amount of gold you need to run the sn from then back inside of the watch though a online database, it could. Under illinois state law, bullion and legal tender are exempt from the state sales tax. Pocket watch cases were 90% of stars production up to 1938. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. George pasfield, john whitfield bunn, john williams, and george n. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor. Antique illinois gold plated pocket watch item details a gold plated illinois open face pocket watch from around 1917 features a twentyone jewel movement, sunken white dial with arabic numeral markers and double sunk seconds sub dial at the six oclock position. A vintage 14k goldfilled pocket watch by illinois watch co. Shop forand learn aboutantique illinois pocket watches. Weighing 85 grams, it has a manual hand wind movement, solid 18k rose gold case and was sold with a handmade wooden leatherbound box. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment.
Illinois master yellow 17j gold filled pocket watchdate. Illinois time king fancy gold filled running pocket watch 21 jewels mongomery di. In these troubling economic times, it is a good bet that gold and silver will continue to increase in value, or at the very least, not lose any significant value. Aug 04, 2016 this is a 1921 illinois open face 14k gold pocket watch in size 18s with a 21jewel, bunn special, model 6 movement. 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.
Never indicate anything on the packing slip, address label or box that would suggest high value, such as the words watch, clock, or known watch brands, retailer or auction houses etc. Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. This watch features its all original excellent condition. I am assuming it is gold, most were but they made some silver cases as well. A vintage 14k gold filled pocket watch by illinois watch co. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The case looks great and the two tone dial presents well. Production numbers until 1880 are not in order so dating your early illinois can be difficult. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w.
The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. Igold illinois gun owners lobby day, springfield, il. The case for this pocket watch is a large and very heavy. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch. We have a wide selection of taxfree gold and silver, including bars, coins and rounds, all of which can be purchased for close to spot price. Their website offers a complete list of the gold and silver products they are currently purchasing. In 1885 the company name was changed to the illinois watch company.
William meggers and roy ehrhardt, american pocket watches, volume 2. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. I have a pocket watch manufactured by the illinois watch company. Brige plateplease note that this lot has a confidential reserve. This is an historical timepiece as it was manufactured just three years before the company was taken over by the hamilton watch company. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure.
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