Pocket Watch Case

18 size 21 jewel hunting case lever-set Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co.. An excellent example of this high grade private label, the Illinois Paillard Non-Magnetic is rare in this 21 jewel 18 size version. Movement is very nicely finished with gold jewel settings, bright spotted pattern nickel damaskeen, Chalmer’s patent regulator, and distinctive gold colored signature inlay to the barrel bridge which Paillard reserved for their high grade production. Watch is fronted by its correct double-sunk enamel dial with fancy Roman hour numerals, and watch is housed in a good looking plain finish gold-filled Wadsworth “Pilot” model case. Movement serial number is 1256438. Running but balance motion is somewhat sluggish and watch lost between 2 and 3 minutes over 24 hours and I think likely hasn’t seen a servicing in many years. Very nice looking movement overall with just a few typical mild surface marks and spots, and gold inlay to barrel bridge is excellent with strong gold color though with some bits of black color loss to its lettering. Regulator is a replacement of different style with its tip falling a bit short of reaching its resting slot in the Chalmer’s patent adjustment assembly. Dial is beautiful with just a very faint outer chapter hairline at the 1 minute position. Case is in nice overall condition with a strong in hand look showing little wear but case does have a few flaws to note which are a sharp ding to its band at the 10:30 area, some scratches and roughness surrounding the rear opening lip, and rear lid leaves a small sliver of gap to case band around its lower right when closed. Please check out my other items this week for more great watches and watch related items for sale. New to watch collecting? – Check out the NAWCC! The NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) is a group that has a 65 year history, a terrific online message board for collectors, and the NAWCC puts on many watch and clock shows across the United States every year. I’ve been an NAWCC member since 1991 and recommend it to every collector of watches or clocks. The item “ILLINOIS PAILLARD NON MAGNETIC 21 JEWEL 18S RARE HUNTING CASE POCKET WATCH” is in sale since Tuesday, May 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fhwatch” and is located in Dunbarton, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.

• Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Brand: Illinois

18 size 21 jewel hunting case lever-set Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co. Very attractive high grade watch with non-magnetic alloy balance wheel and hairspring, exact production quantities are unknown but 21 jewel and higher Illinois non-magnetic watches are rare and were only made in small runs for a few years at the end of the 19th century to beginning of the 20th. Movement is a Bunn Special grade private label and is very nicely finished with gold jewel settings, bright spotted pattern nickel damaskeen, and an attractive gold colored inlay to the barrel bridge signature that is only found on the higher grades of Paillard movements. Watch is fronted by its original double-sunk enamel dial with fancy Roman numerals and is housed in a 25 year gold-filled Fahys case which appears to be likely its original. Movement serial number is 1256432 which dates this watch to about 1895. Running with a somewhat sluggish balance action and a tick that sounds a bit out of beat, but watch did keep fairly reasonable time (lost about a minute) over the last 24 hours on my desk. Beautiful movement with good color and luster, far better than most examples of this watch I’ve seen which tend to take on a cloudy whitish toning to their plates. Dial is superb with no flaws. Case is evenly worn with reduced engraving detail, mild bits of wear to brass in a few areas, a slight compression type dent at the center of the front, and the front lid opens a bit wide of 90 degrees as seen from side view in the final photo. Please check out my other items this week for more great watches and watch related items for sale. New to watch collecting? – Check out the NAWCC! The NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) is a group that has a 65 year history, a terrific online message board for collectors, and the NAWCC puts on many watch and clock shows across the United States every year. I’ve been an NAWCC member since 1991 and recommend it to every collector of watches or clocks. The item “ILLINOIS PAILLARD NON-MAGNETIC 21 JEWEL 18S HUNTING CASE RARE POCKET WATCH” is in sale since Tuesday, November 07, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fhwatch” and is located in Lisle, Illinois. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.