This watch is a rail road grade and was made in 1927. Illinois bunn special railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a highly engraved solid 14k gold case. Silver nickel case, made in this pocket has been in our family for a long time. Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watc. Burlington watch company railroad pocket watch 19 jewels with box. Illinois watch company pocket watch with 21 ruby jewels. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. This watch was made circa 1920 with this serial number with a total production of a little over 300,000 made.
Nice large pocket watch illinois watch co goldplated with spring cover. Feb 11, 2016 illinois, 21 ruby jewels bunn special for auction. Im in the market for an illinois watch company bunn special pocket watch. Discover a large selection of illinois watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Make offer railroad illinois bunn special type 111 model 14 21 jewels 1928 working. Illinois 21 jeweled 60 hour bunn special, mint marked. Among its bestselling railroad watches were the sangamo and the a. Powered by 21 jewel manual wind lever set bunn special movement. This illinois bunn special was the top of the line railroad pocket watch of the day and manufactured to the highest of standards. Very beautiful movement featuring a 2tone gold and nickel damaskeen with the less commonly seen rose gold 2tone color. Illinois watch company, springfield, illinois rails west. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. Featuring a beautiful double sunk white enamel dial with large black enamel arabic numbers and blued steel spade hands.
Illinois bunn special 21 jewel 18s beautiful rose gold 2. Illinois watch company bunn special 21 jewel movement. To reduce the spread of the covid19 virus and for the safety of our employees and customers, our shop is closed for walk in business until further notice. This grade bunn was manufactured from 1893 through 1923, an extremely popular highgrade. Hamilton continued to produce watches with the illinois name until 1939.
The 161 series will be found with a bunn special marked dial sometimes, but ive only seen these in one version and this is bold arabic and signed illinois, bunn special, 21 jewel 60 hour. Bunn special 21 jewels illinois watch company springfield. The 24 jewel is less so, but its a beautiful watch in its own right. Illinois burlington illinois grade106 1915 vintage 16s 19j. In 1885 the company name was changed to the illinois watch company. Illinois watch company springfield illinois model 9, 16s bunn special pocket watch 21 ruby jewels in very good working condition. The movement was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. While many models are very desirable the illinois sangamo special and bunn specials in the 60 hr. Scheerer will not ship this item under any circumstances, no exceptions. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 bunn special pocket watch movement. We specialize in watches, jewelry, antiques and collectibles 272971704806. Bunn special 21 jewel, temperature adjusted, six position, lever set railroad railway watch.
Illinois, 21 ruby jewels bunn special jones and horan. Stem wind, lever set, with lovely twotone damascening on the movement. Illinois bunn special model 29, 10k gf pocket watch 21 jewels. John todd stuart jacob bunn and john whitfield bunn as supportersfriends of abraham lincoln during his time in illinois. Illinois watch company bunn special in motion youtube. Vintage illinois watch company, springfield illinois. Help with illinois 16 size bunn special dials nawcc. What makes this watch very desirable is that its a 14 k white gold filled case that has a mirror finish that show almost new, some light scratching and a small nick on the side of the case. Adjusted temp and six positions, motor barrel 21 jewels. The 21 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement runs with strong motion keeping very good time. Swing out movement serial number 3582911 dates this pocket watch to 1919. Illinois was ahead of its time in many respects in the early 1900s. Classic collectible 1908 illinois watch co pocket watch.
Antique 16s illinois 60 hour bunn special 21 ruby jewels. Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didnt achieve full production until 1875. Double roller running cludes simmons gf chain make sure to check out our ebay store for other unique listings. My watch articles take me on journeys to unexpected places and i learn something every time that i write one.
Illinois 16s 21j bunn special question nawcc message board. George pasfield, john whitfield bunn, john williams, and george n. Video of illinois watch co 21 jewel pocket watch bunn special 10k gold filled running. Get the best deals on illinois open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Well as promised, i am now listing more of my grand fathers items that i recently inherited. Boss 15 years 2546112 on one side and it reads adjusted 1510919 21 ruby jewels bunn special springfield ill on the opposite side. It is marked sixty hour, bunn special, illinois watch co.
Antique 18 size illinois bunn special 21 jewels pocket watch ticks. Get the best deals on illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when you shop the largest online selection at. Values for illinois 21 jewel bunn special pocket watch 60 hour. Illinois watch company information watch repair services. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled. Illinois bunn special 21j 14k gf 16s 60hr lever set railroad pocket watch works. Here is a good example of an older illinois 18 size 24 jewel bunn special. This pocket watch is by illinois watch co, is a 10k gold filled, bunn special, is a 60 hour, and is a 21 jewel. I live in springfield, illinois where they were made so many years ago and i think it would be really cool to own a piece of history from my home town. It is in very good physical condition there are some cosmetic issues chipping and some hairline. The 16 size illinois bunn special, 191948 michael chamelin on.
In 1891 a new bunn movement was introduced with 16 jewels. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois. Vintage 1922, illinois bunn special, 21 jewel, size 16. Illinois 21 jewel bunn special railroad grade pocket watch 16 size runs well. Its railroad grade for sure and probably represents the apex of illinois production just before hamilton took over the company. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn 4608783. Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour. The company advertised that one of its models, the bunn special, was the most popular railroad watch in the country.
You are viewing a very fine quality gold filled open face pocket watch. Scarce illinois sangamo special model 10 23 jewel pocket watch. Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special. According to my text shugart it is the 23 jewel bunn special 60 that is super rare.
I finally picked up a bunn special 16s21j with the serial number 4,3xx,xxx and wondered when there was a transition to where most were cased by illinois and the case itself was marked bunn special. Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour 161a. Illinois watch company pocket watch with 21 ruby jewels bunn. Adjusted to temperature, isochronism, and six positions.
Rare 23 jewel illinois 163 bunn special 60 hour, 05. Illinois bunn special 18 size 21 jewel scalloped hunter. This stunning movement is highly desired with the sunburst or ray pattern damasked nickel plates, beautifully crafted. Apr 15, 20 this specialty line made the illinois watch co. The bunn grade was 17jewels, also adjusted to temperature, isochronism and positions. This watch is the real deal, with an open face, 21 jeweled movement rubys, in a size 16, stem wind, lever set and adjusted to run in six different positions and adjusted to. Find great deals on ebay for 21 jewel illinois bunn special. Illinois bunn special 16 size 21 jewel gjs gcw montgomery dial usa sells only. This watch has ruby jewels with gold screw settings. Up for sale is a mint illinois 21 jeweled, 60 hour bunn special railroad pocket watch.
Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel silverode case size 18. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. This beautiful railroad pocket watch is in a 10k gold filled case manufactured by the illinois watch case company in elgin, illinois, serial number 4269831. Illinois watch company, bunn special model, 21 jewels in a 10 k gold filled wadsworth bunn special model case, 50 mm. The numbered model illinois bunn specials 161 and 162 were made after hamilton bought out the illinois watch company. Railroaders corner master index welcome to the nawcc. Illinois watch company bunn special in motion duration. It has a 21 jewel movement and the classification of the movement is called the bunn special. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels. The grade numbers 161 for 21 jewel bunn specials and 163 for 23 jewel watches were introduced in 1930. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad. I see different watches close to mine but the collectability is different. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels bunn gf case runs 20 years.
Extra fine antique illinois pocket watch railroad grade 21. The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c. Bunn followed his older brother jacob from new jersey. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Running but has escapement noise and slows pendant down, may be. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. Illinois very rare 26 jewel bunn special, circa 1907. The serial number on the movement is 4848127 dating it to 1926. Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour 161a highest. May 30, 2017 bunn special pocket watch repair repair service of a 16s 21 jewel illinois bunn special pocket watch. Get the best deals on illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Adams of massachusetts, and john todd stuart, william b.
Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Pocket watch 1928 illinois watch company bunn special. First opening where you tell the time says keystone watch case 2546112 and illinois watch co the opposite side reads the same until you open it up further to the movements etc and it reads guaranteed j. Railroad illinois grade prices pocket sliver 1921 21j special 18s watch bunn nickel 35. Illinois, bunn special 161a, 21j, model 28 case hibid auctions. Please look closely at the pictures as they are part of the. Several different models carried his name and are very collectible watches to this day. Illinois antique 1920 railroad bunn special 21 jewel.
Bunn special pocket watch made by illinois watch co. Bunn special 21 jewel, temperature adjusted, six position. This illinois 21 jewel bunn special type iib, grade 161a movement is in pristine condition without reckless jewelers tool marks or corrosion. Sold 60 hour illinois bunn special, 21 jewels, 16 size. Illinois very rare 26 jewel bunn special, circa 1907 case. New listing good 16s, 14k gold filled illinois, bunn special, pocket watch case. This is a 10k gold filled not 10k gold open face size 16s railroad pocket watch made by illinois watch company of springfield, illinois. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. This highest grade illinois pocket watch is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of sizes. Illinois, bunn special 161a, 21j, model 28 case is available on hibid. Vintage 1922, illinois bunn special, 21 jewel, size 16, railroad grade. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook.
And both the 161 and 163 series are sometimes found with a dial with similar numerals and arrow marks, but just the simple illinois marking. The watch has a screw off front bezel and back cover. Illinois bunn special 21 jewels pocket watch, 10kgf. Illinois bunn special pocket watches via the rgm watch company march 21, 2016 guilloche, or engine turning is an old process for decorating watches and jewelry. A bunn special railroad pocket watch by the illinois watch company. Dec 27, 2009 it is an illinois, bunn special, railroad, 23 jewel, 60 hour, 163a, 5456373, elinvar, six position, double roller according to the santa fe time service approval card it was last serviced on november, 1941 here are some photos is this an uncommon version or am i just not looking hard enough to find info on this particular timepiece. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17.
Aug 18, 20 1906 illinois bunn special 18 size 21 jewels. Illinois lever gold plated 21 jewels antique pocket watches. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. Illinois watch co 21 jewel pocket watch bunn special 10k. Illinois bunn special 21 jewel pocket watch mar 15, 2019. I have a illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch i spoke to a man who told me that the watch was from 1928 the serial number is 5180485 the back of the case says it is 14k gold filled. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 bunn special marked elinvar on the balance bridge pocket watch movement.
By serial number, the first watch made was the stuart model, followed in order by the mason, bunn, miller, and finally the currier. This watch was fully serviced on 032918 all parts removed. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. Illinois watch company, bunn special model, 21 jewels in a 10 k gold filled wadsworth bunn special model case, 50. The movement has the fish scale damaskeened pattern. I just acquired an illinois bunn special and am somewhat confused. Bunn special pocket watch repair repair service of a 16s 21 jewel illinois bunn special pocket watch.
Antique illinois pocket watch 21 jewel railroad grade bunn. Illinois bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour railroad watch circa. Up for sale is a beautiful antique 16 size illinois 21 ruby jewels 60 hour bunn special pocket watch. Illinois bunn special 21 jewel model 161a motor barrel 60. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch. Illinois 10k gf 60 hour bunn special 16s 21 jewel type. In 1895 1896, illinois introduced the 18size, 21 jewel bunn special and 24 jewel bunn special grade watches, both were available as open face model 6 and hunting case model 5 and were adjusted to temperature, isochronism and positions. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. In 1927 it was purchased by the hamilton watch company. Feb 08, 2018 illinois bunn special pocket watch with thepocketwatchguy. Near museum quality 1923 16s 14k gold filled illinois bunn special pocket watch.
Illinois 21 jeweled 60 hour bunn special, mint marked dial. I must point out that i am not an expert on these items and will do the best i can to describe them. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163a bunn special marked elinvar under the balance bridge pocket watch movement. Illinois open faced pocket watch size 8 illinois watch co. Elgin 484 note about dates on elgins models explained 484 wind indicators retrofitted availability. It has a double sunken porcelain, a double roller, motor barrel, is signed, and blank back cover. Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. This 1st edition, book is the definitive research and collecting guide to 16 size illinois bunn specials. Illinois pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. This bunn special was again truly manufactured to the highest of standards. Illinois bunn special pocket watches posts facebook.
The bunn grade was supplanted in 18956 by the 18size, 21jewel bunn special and then the 24jewel bunn special grade watches whose jewelling is. Im not into watch collecting but i would cherish a bunn special. Probably why they were purchased by hamilton in about 1927. Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Extra fine illinois pocket watch railroad grade bunn. Illinois bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour railroad watch circa 1920s. The illinois watch company has developed a very strong collector market for their high. In 1895 1896, illinois introduced the 18size, 21jewel bunn special and 24jewel bunn special grade watches, both were available as open face model 6 and hunting case model 5 and were adjusted to temperature, isochronism and positions. I am not sure of the value or if i should try to clean the watch my. Folks we have a truly exceptional offering for your consideration in this illinois 21 jewel bunn special type iib, elinvar, with 60 hour motor barrel circa 1932. This illinois 21 jewel bunn special is of the highestgrade movements and is a model 9 with 302,230 manufactured from 19 through 1930. Make offer illinois bunn special 21 jewel railroad pocket watch chainworking part time. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. The illinois watch company has developed a very strong collector market for their high grade pocket watches both innovative and beautiful timepieces.
Lincoln was also known for his association with the illinois watch company. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. Bunn special railroad pocket watch by the illinois watch co. Seidel, milwaukee 371 seth thomas model 5 movements. Price guide for illinois 21 jewel bunn special pocket watch.
Featuring 16 size nickel signed bunn special open face railroad watch in extremely nice condition. Illinois antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 1920now. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. This is a really beautiful watch that runs well and keeps great time. Normal 0 false false false enus xnone xnone microsoftinternetexplorer4 up for sale is this vintage illinois bunn special pocket watch. The illinois watch company operated out of springfield, illinois from 1869 1927. Illinois bunn special 60 hour pocket watch 23 jewels 10k gold. Illinois open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels.
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