The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c. Illinois gold pltd pocket watch wind up 15 jewels illinois watch springfield ill. At its peak, between 1900 and 1928, illinois watch employed 1,300 workers, turned out 800 watches a day and was one of sangamon countys largest employers. I have my fathers illinois 17 jewel silver etched watch with etching on the back edge and etching on the crystal screw on face. Discover a large selection of illinois watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Discussion in american pocket watches started by rromero, dec 23, 2011.
All content is posted anonymously by employees working at city of springfield, illinois. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Illinois watch company repair, service, and sales of. Can a retail store have one person come in on a daily basis to pack up online orders and take them to the post office. Illinois also produced watches for the plymouth watch company sears roebuck and the washington watch company montgomery ward. Illinois open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale. This order covers businesses in illinois and their operations.
A lesser quality watch would only be made with a few jewels. Best 30 large manufacturing companies in springfield, il. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by. Thank you sandy at quest for a successful lab draw on a squirmy, scared, twoyearold. The illinois watch case company was a major manufacture in the city of.
As of 20102014, the total springfield population is 116,815, which has grown 4. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. Springfield parts company with ifma page 3 illinois.
Stem wind, lever set, with lovely twotone damascening on the movement. Movement marked with private label of a boston jeweler. Census, which makes it the states sixth mostpopulous city, the second largest outside of the chicago metropolitan area after rockford, and the largest in central illinois. Get the best deals on illinois antique pocket watches with 15 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Springfield, railroad dispatcher special 17 jewels. Page 2 of 4 springfield parts company with ifma posted in illinois politics. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Springfield parts company with ifma page 2 illinois. Pocket watch springfield illinois watch company serial. It often takes months from the time a bridal shop orders your gown until it arrives, and dont forget to factor alterations into your schedule.
Find the perfect deal for illinois 17 jewels antique pocket watches with. This bridal gown company strives to deliver simple, delicate, and romantic dresses that make every bride swoon. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Ifma list of officers, directors, trustees and key employeesdennis reese director also ceo of springfield armorytom reese director also cochairman of the board of springfield armorychuck larson director also cofounder of. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. Ive looked through the illinois book and the following 16s, 17 jewel, runs have been identified as. This is an historical timepiece as it was manufactured just three years before the company was taken over by the hamilton watch company. Vintage illinois 60 hour bunn special, 21 jewels, lever set pocket watch 16s circa 1929 running and accurate wat10263. Springfield is located close to the center of illinois. Illinois open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. With a huge selection of pistols and rifles, springfield armory is the premier manufacturer of quality handguns for protection and competitive shooting.
This collectable timepiece is in original unrestored condition. Illinois watch company repair, service, and sales of fine. Aug 04, 2016 i have a gold pocket watch produced by the illinois watch company, springfield. In 1870 the illinois springfield watch company was organized and established in springfield, illinois by john c. Those statements, both from springfield and rock river are lies. Antique and vintage hamilton and illinois wristwatches. Best 30 large manufacturing companies in springfield, il with. Two south bend 12 size pocket series 429 watches runners case.
Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. According to the old ref illinois database cd by dr russ snyder, sn 3235819 should be a size 12s, gentlemans watch from about 1917. Illinois springfield pocket watch very nice condition, serviced. Bunn special 21 jewels illinois watch company springfield. Find the perfect deal for illinois 17 jewels antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Illinois antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. It went through a few reorganization and the name changed slightly from time to time but essentially it was the same company up until 1928, hamilton watch company purchased them. Open face pocket watch, with silver color face, having arabic numerals, seconds dial at 6. Illinois pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch.
Lets make history in 20 by restoring the right to carry in illinois the last state with no legal provision for carrying a. The illinois watch company should not be confused with the illinois watch case company of elgin, illinois. I have a gold pocket watch produced by the illinois watch company, springfield. Page 3 of 4 springfield parts company with ifma posted in illinois politics. It was moved to springfield, massachusetts in 1867 and two grades of watches were produced. Igold illinois gun owners lobby day, springfield, il. Bunn, who along with his brother owned a grocery business. Illinois watch company started in 1867 in springfield illinois. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Further information indicates it is a model 4, grade 406, and was adjusted to 3 positions, temperature, and isochronism. Eventually they introduced 17 jewel watches, then 21. Illinois open face antique pocket watches with 15 jewels. Organized in 1869, illinois made many low, medium and high grade watches before being sold to the hamilton watch company in 1927. Get the best deals on illinois antique pocket watches with 15. Eventually they introduced 17 jewel watches, then 21 jewel and finally 23 jewel for their top of the line. Springfield adjusted then a number, 4425087 can anyone tell me where i can get a crystal for my watch. Many of these watches featured a new 207 movement, 120size with 17 jewels of which only 40,000 were made and included such sleek designs. We buy and sell vintage pocket and wrist watches and watch accessories including ball, elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, rockford, south bend, swiss, waltham, and us and foreign watches.
The company became the hampden watch company in 1877. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton illinois watch co. History of the illinois watch company springfield, il 18691927. I was just wondering if anyone out there would have any information on this particular watch. Pocket watch antique illinois open face 17 jewels 16s circa 1917 lever set, gold filled, serviced, running, accurate wat10244. Pocket watch springfield illinois watch company serial number 4614018. Illinois 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The hamilton watch company arrived on the scene almost a quarter century later, but by 1900, more than half of all u. For a halfcentury, springfields illinois watch company was a nationally respected maker of timepieces. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. Apr 15, 20 for a halfcentury, springfields illinois watch company was a nationally respected maker of timepieces. The hampden pocket watch started with 15 jeweled models in their early railroad watches, 15 jewels being the minimum standard for a railroad grade. You can also use it on the chicago skyway, the indiana. Illinois pocket watch, size 18, model 6, with 17 jewels.
It went through a few reorganization and the name changed slightly from time to time but essentially it was the same company up until 1928, hamilton watch company purchased them and intended to make watches out of both plants. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers. I have a gold pocket watch produced by the illinois watch. Illinois open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for. As of 2018, the citys population was estimated to have. I personally called both companies the morning after the vote.
Choose a degree university of illinois springfield uis. Vintage illinois watch company, springfield illinois. The team behind the company works together to produce affordable and oneofakind dresses for all of their brides. Stuart, a springfield lawyer and former partner of abraham lincoln, john williams, president of the first national bank of springfield, william b. Shop by year of manufacture such as 18901899, 19101919, 1920now. George pasfield, john whitfield bunn, john williams, and george n. Beautifully etched victorian pocket watch by the illinois company. The illinois watch company was founded in 1870 as the springfield watch co. Every toll lane on the illinois tollway accepts ipass. Get the best deals on illinois open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. It should have 19 jewels, be pendant set, and made to be in a hunting case. John todd stuart, former congressman and early law partner of.
This is the city of springfield, illinois company profile. Illinois watch company is a full service repair facility we service vintage pocket watches to complicated repeaters. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Illinois watch company, springfield, illinois rails west. When the hospital lab failed, you came through for us and made it as least scary as possible for my little.
The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. The line then was we spend a ton of money, lose and have to move anyway, or we get an exemption. You can also use it on the chicago skyway, the indiana toll road and in 17 other states via the ezpass system. You can bring your watch to our shop during regular business hours. University of illinois springfield, one of three universities in the worldclass u of i system, is known for educating public servants and leaders. Springfield, railroad dispatcher special 17 jewels discussion in american pocket watches started by rromero, dec 23, 2011. The bunn and bunn special were sold as movements only, with the 17jewel. Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled.
Working at city of springfield, illinois glassdoor. My grandfather had it when he worked on the railroads in iowa. The company started with an 18s 34 plate model signed springfield. Adams of massachusetts, and john todd stuart, william b. It keeps you moving through the open road tolling lanes along the illinois tollway eliminating idle time, excessive braking and the need to stop at toll plazas. We have a cw21 watchmaker on site and are dedicated to servicing watches as manufacturers recommend.
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