Pocket Watch Case

Illinois 18s Pocket Watch. 17 Jewel Grade 65. Brackl Frayser Los Angeles Dial with Fortune Case. This is a running Illinois Watch Co. Pocket watch in its original nickel Fortune Trade Mark case, made in Springfield, Illinois in 1903. This is a Grade 65, an 18-size, 17-jewel, Adjusted full-plate movement with bright damaskeening and the distinctive Illinois decorative regulator. Serial number 1754975 for a 1903 production. The porcelain dial is private labeled “Brackl Frayser – Los Angeles, ” an early California jeweler who retailed Illinois watches in the early 20th century. The watch runs when wound and has been observed running steadily. No further timing or long-duration tests have been performed. As with all antique mechanical watches, a professional cleaning/oiling is recommended for long-term reliability. Illinois Watch Co. Serial 1,754,975 – 1903. Grade 65, Model 5. Full-plate nickel movement. Illinois Fleur-de-Lis style regulator. Porcelain enamel dial. Private-label: Brackl Frayser – Los Angeles. Blued steel hands. Good overall presentation (see condition notes). Nickel Fortune case (cuvette marked Fortune Trade Mark). Hinged back & inner dust cover. Crown winds and sets properly. Crystal and bezel intact. Bow tight and functional. This is a strong, complete Illinois 17-jewel watch with correct case and a scarce Los Angeles jeweler’s dial. Running when wound; no accuracy guarantee. Dial clean with expected light age (no distracting cracks from what is visible). Blued hands intact and correct. Case shows normal antique wear but no abuse – hinges secure. Movement appears clean and untampered with. Condition is overall very good, running but in need of service (see images).

Illinois Santa Fe Special Private Label pocket watch. Very good running condition. 1916 year of production, 21 Jewel, 16 size, model 9, grade 806, open face Santa Fe Watch Co. Case, two plates of solid gold over composition 25 year case. Etched with Brotherhood Railroad Trainmen.. A brakemen’s union piece of memorabilia. Logo is somewhat worn. Pocket watch is in very good condition, engraved on backside condition two slight dings on the backside, has some wear around edges, dial is in good condition as well as crystal.

This is a low production watch est of 6,100 units The Illinois Burlington 16s 21-Jewel Pocket Watch is a vintage timepiece with a classic design perfect for men who appreciate fine craftsmanship and timeless style. This manual mechanical pocket watch features Arabic numerals on a white dial, housed in a silver polished case with an open face closure. With 21 jewels and a lever escapement, this pocket watch offers a reliable and elegant timekeeping experience. Displayed in a custom display back case, this Illinois pocket watch is a charming addition to any watch collection.

This is a vintage Illinois Bunn Special 24j 18s Model 6 Rail road Pocket Watch from the 1897. It features a mechanical (manual) movement with 24 jewels. The pocket watch has a silver color case with an exhibition back and a white dial with Arabic numerals. It is an open face pocket watch with an easy to read 12-hour dial and seconds hand. The pocket watch is not water resistant and comes in a display back case. What is a Private Label? Movement Serial Number: 1383245. Estimated Production Year: 1897. Grade/Model Run: 38 of 256. Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418. Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set). Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted. Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter. Movement Inlay Color: Black. Adjusted # of Positions: 6. Adjusted to Temperature: Yes. Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5. Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5. Movement Markings: Bunn Special.

The Illinois Pocket Watch 18s 15 Jewels with Display Back Case is a vintage timepiece featuring Roman numerals on a white dial This mechanical (manual) pocket watch has a lever escapement type making it a unique and collectible piece for watch enthusiasts. Crafted with a polished silver case finish, this Illinois pocket watch showcases the classic design and craftsmanship of the early 20th century, with a screw display back for added functionality and display.

Included in this Lot. One smaller pocket watch case with chain. Marked: Illinois Watch Case Company. One larger pocket watch case. Stamped: Patent February 19, 1884. (silveroid / coin silver-type case, not sterling). One additional larger antique pocket watch case. Unmarked or markings not visible beyond those shown. Similar period construction and finish. Photos are considered part of description.

18 Size Pocket Watch. Gold Flash Two Tone Movement. Size: 18 Made In 1920. Serviced & Running Perfect. This Salesman Display Case. Lever Set Railroad Pocket. It is in Excellent Condition and. To See My high-end Pocket Watches and Chains. Engraved On The Movement. Mostly, we have Repeat Customers.

18 Size Pocket Watch. Gold Flash Two Tone Movement. Size: 18 Made In 1899. Serviced & Running Perfect. This Salesman Display Case. Lever Set Railroad Pocket. It is in Excellent Condition and. To See My high-end Pocket Watches and Chains. Engraved On The Movement. Mostly, we have Repeat Customers.

The product is an antique Illinois Pocket Watch, featuring a mechanical (manual) movement with 21 jewels. With a pocket watch size of 16, it has an open face closure and a lever escapement type. Made in the United States in the 1920s, this vintage timepiece is a classic piece of jewelry with a yellow gold case color and a white dial. The Illinois 806 model is a railroad grade pocket watch with a 12-hour dial and a polished case finish, making it a sought-after collector’s item for watch enthusiasts. 10k gold filled Keystone Case 9426009.

Antique Illinois Watch Co Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – Gold Filled Case. ? The first title is best overall (search + credibility). Collectibles > Watches, Parts & Accessories > Watches > Pocket Watches. CONDITION (Use This Exactly). Used – Vintage condition. Normal wear consistent with age. See photos for full details. Vintage Illinois Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – Gold-Filled Case. Offered for sale is an authentic vintage Illinois pocket watch featuring a 17-jewel mechanical movement housed in a gold-filled open-face case. This is a classic American-made timepiece with visible craftsmanship and mechanical detail. Brand: Illinois Watch Co. Movement: Mechanical, 17 Jewels. Case: Gold-filled (marked), open face. Dial: Original Illinois dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. Era: Early 1900s (estimated). Made in USA. This watch shows honest vintage wear including surface scratches, patina, and age-related marks consistent with its age. Case engravings and movement markings remain visible. Dial shows wear consistent with age (see photos). Running condition is unknown and not guaranteed. No polishing or restoration performed. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. A great piece for collectors, restorers, or display – classic Illinois quality and timeless mechanical appeal.