Illinois Watch Co. Springfield USA Pocket Watch

by Marc Edwardson
(UK)

Illinois pocket watch front

Hi there,

I have my grandfathers pocket watch from the Illinois watch co and would like to find more out about it. It has the serial number on the movement: 1021520 so I think its from research, from around 1890? Is this correct? I think it is solid silver.

It has silver hallmarks from I think Gorham Corp. They are a Lion facing left, an anchor and an S, also the initials F.K. There are similar hallmarks on the movement cover and keychain. There are also what appears to be very small signatures/inscriptions where the hallmarks are.

Can anybody tell me what model this is, its size and movement? Or any other information that could be of interest? I seem to have hit a wall online.

many thanks

Marc

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Illinois Watch Co. Springfield USA Pocket Watch

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Dec 03, 2011
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allenf1920
by: allen smith

I have my fathers Illinois 17 jewel silver etched watch with etching on the back edge and etching on the crystal screw on face. I need a glass crystal on the movement. it states crest Illinois watch co.Springfield adjusted then a number, 4425087 can anyone tell me where i can get a crystal for my watch?

Feb 05, 2011
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German Pocket Watch
by: Anonymous

I have a J. Assman/Dresden 18kt pocket watch. Mint condition, very elaborate, serial # 3677 from the 1880-1890's...made for the South American market. How can I find out more information on the watch using the serial numbers?

Feb 02, 2011
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To anyone
by: marty kriedt

Here's one for ya. I have an Illinois Springfield watch that was my grandfathers. He got it in California around the gold rush. It is like Marks but has serial numbers on the time piece of 19614 and on case 5582. Can anyone help me on finding anything about it. The case is silver but the time piece doesn't seem to work. There is a mark on inside of case saying (coin) with an eagle under it.

Thanks, Marty.

Jan 22, 2011
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Pocket Watch Appraisals
by: Editor

Lots of "what's it worth" questions. Now you can find out very cheaply, just go here:
http://www.antique-pocket-watch.com/pocket-watch-appraisal.html

Ed

Jan 22, 2011
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Illinois Pocket Watch
by: Anonymous

I have a 1924 Illinois pocket watch with 5 jewels, Elgin giant case 14k white gold, has a gold chain with a pearl handle bottle knife at the end of it. The serial number is 556888. Just wondering the value. Thanks

Jan 18, 2011
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Illinois Watch called 'The Oxford'
by: Ruben Torres

I have and antique Illinois watch with an octagon shaped, 17 jewel Marquis-Autocrat movement, adjusted to three positions and to temperature and Isochronism. Re-rated and timed in 14 karat gold filled case. I would like to get an idea how much the watch is worth....

Jan 13, 2011
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Illinois Pocket Watch Value
by: Anonymous

I have an Illinois pocket watch with 17 jewels, serial number 3935018. What do you think it is worth?

Jan 03, 2011
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Trying to determine a value
by: Lance

I have a Springfield watch company pocket watch with serial 111,164. It is a key style watch. I can't seem to find any sold to figure out an approx value. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thankyou

Nov 26, 2010
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by: judy

I have an ingraved pocket watch dated 1889 that belonged to my husbands grandfather. could you tell me if it has any value? thanks

Sep 12, 2010
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How much is my pocket watch worth
by: Anonymous

I have a pocket watch that says Illinois Watch Case Co. serial number 224600 wondering how much this is worth you could tell me please? On the front inside it also says silver united states ASSAY 925/1000 FINE 224600.

Thank You!

Michelle

Aug 29, 2010
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Cy Young
by: Carl B.

This pocket watch might have belonged to Cy Young. 21 jewel. Baseball player, born 1867 in Denton True Young. Born in Gilmore Ohio any information on this please let us know.

Jun 22, 2010
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by: william

I have a Illinois Pocket Watch Serial #3716560 - 17 Jewel with a Keystone Victory 10k Rolled Gold Plate case. Wondering what it is worth?

Feb 26, 2010
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Illinois watch
by: Anonymous

Hi Jay,
According to the Illinois Bible, your watch has likely been recased as it is a Hunter case movement.
It is a 14 size 7 jewel Model 1 Grade 120 ca: 1890.
Some of this grade was made for European export.
It will be silver with those hallmarks and that can be found under silver hallmarks, likely .900.
Hope this helps,
Bill

Nov 28, 2009
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Illinois serial numbers
by: Jay Beacham

Here are some serial numbers for Illinois pocket watches:

http://www.antique-pocket-watch.com/illinois-pocket-watch-serial.html

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