The illinois watch company has developed a very strong collector market for their high. The movement was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. The 16 size illinois bunn special, 191948 michael chamelin on. A very nice 24 jewel 18size bunn special made by the ilinois watch co.
Illinois, bunn special, 21j, rare 16s fishscale hc live and. Bunn special size 16 21 jewel gold filled case 60 hr motor is in sale since wednesday, january 11, 2017. The seller is buycoinshere and is located in cumberland, maryland. Bunn special 21 jewels illinois watch company springfield.
Stem wind, lever set, with lovely twotone damascening on the movement. Lubricated with quicken diamond bearing infused watch oil. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161a bunn special marked elinvar on the train bridge pocket watch movement. The grade numbers 161 for 21 jewel bunn specials and 163 for 23 jewel watches were introduced in 1930. Bunn special pocket watch made by illinois watch co. Sold 60 hour illinois bunn special, 21 jewels, 16 size. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers.
Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour. The watch face is marked illinois 21j bunn special. Illinois, 21 ruby jewels bunn special jones and horan. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 bunn special marked elinvar on the balance bridge pocket watch movement. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. 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. No dings or dents or other flaws in the case, it shows a slight amount of wear but no problems, no wearthrough of any kind, no brassing, just a good solid large keystone j boss. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad. Many times you will find these that have great looking movements but the dials are damaged like this one. Railroaders corner master index welcome to the nawcc.
This is little less common example of a railroad grade pocket watch made by the illinois watch company. Get a great deal with this online auction for a pocket watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Illinois bunn special, very desirable dial marked 23 jewels 60 hour great condition no hairlines other than slight chip inner chapter just below the ew and start of faint hairline. Railroadgrade 16size 23 jewel illinois bunn special model 14 type iii leverset movement, with 60 hour motor barrel, adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Illinois bunn special 21 jewel railroad pocket watch for. Item name illinois bunn special pocket watch balance staff 1506 d. Antique illinois bunn special pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels gold fill ca. This is a size 16, 21 jewel illinois santa fe special stem wind and lever set, grade 806, model 9. Rare 23 jewel illinois 163 bunn special 60 hour, 05. This illinois pocket watch is a bunn specialmost collectable pocket watch and is a 21 jewel,161a elinvar movement. Here is a hard to find illinois in nmint condition an illinois 16 size, 21 jewel, lever set, open face, 161a. Mens illinois 163 a elinvar bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour for. Illinois bunn special 10kt gold filled pocket watch.
Jul 18, 2017 illinois 24 jewel bunn special antique pocket watch 18 size circa 1898. May 30, 2017 bunn special pocket watch repair repair service of a 16s 21 jewel illinois bunn special pocket watch. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Illinois, bunn special, 60 hour, 21j jones and horan. This watch has ruby jewels with gold screw settings. Jun 06, 2010 bunn special pocket watch made by illinois watch co. These old 18 size pocket watches keep very good time.
The seller is hottpictures and is located in sarasota, florida. This 1st edition, book is the definitive research and collecting guide to 16 size illinois bunn specials. The illinois watch company was founded in springfield, illinois and began production of its earliest branded models in 1872, although the company had. The 21 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement runs with strong motion keeping very good time. Feb 11, 2016 illinois, 21 ruby jewels bunn special for auction. Running but has escapement noise and slows pendant down, may. Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watc. We specialize in watches, jewelry, antiques and collectibles 272971704806. I am not sure of the value or if i should try to clean the watch my. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels.
Seidel, milwaukee 371 seth thomas model 5 movements. Illinois solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch, 21j, 60 hour, original pink gf case. Exceptional 16s illinois bunn special 161a elinvar pocket watch. The 19 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement was recently serviced and runs with strong motion and keeps good time. A very handsome railroad watch in an immaculate 20 yr gold filled swingout case. 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. Vintage 14k yellow gold illinois hunter case 21j pocket watch 12 size. You are viewing a very fine quality gold filled open face pocket watch. Illinois pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook.
The serial number on the movement is 4848127 dating it to 1926. Mens illinois 163 a elinvar bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163a bunn special marked elinvar under the balance bridge pocket watch movement. Porcelain enamel 23 jewel, sixty hour bunn special dial. 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. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Get the best deals on illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Illinois bunn special vintage pocket watch, 18 size, 21 jewels, heavy. Illinois time king fancy gold filled running pocket watch 21 jewels mongomery di. Running but has escapement noise and slows pendant down, may be.
Bunn special pocket watch repair repair service of a 16s 21 jewel illinois bunn special pocket watch. The movement has the fish scale damaskeened pattern. Illinois, bunn special 161a, 21j, model 28 case is available on hibid. Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour 161a. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 bunn special pocket watch movement. Pre owned mens illinois 163 a elinvar bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour watch. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. Railroaders corner master index a forum for the discussion of railroad pocket watches. It is marked sixty hour, bunn special, illinois watch co. May 01, 2011 buy this watch at illinois pocket watch co. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels bunn gf case runs 20 years. This has a smooth gold filled case with hinged bale and lobed crown.
The keystone watch case serial number 6644201 and illinois movement serial number 3487653. Make offer 1919 illinois bunn special 48 hour pocket watch 23 jewels 10k gold filled 6 pos. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. The illinois watch company was founded in 1870 as the springfield watch co. Illinois bunn special railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a highly engraved solid 14k gold case. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21. Watches by hourminsec illinois bunn special pocket watch. Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Antique hamilton 940, 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. This is a 16 size case and across it is 48mm and it is not thick so it can be carried around quite easily. I am new to watches i inherited quite a number of them.
Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel silverode case size 18. Watch features a 14k white gold filled model 177 star case with a screw off back. Tons of printable mandala designs free for download. I have a bunn special 60 hour 21 jewel 6p adj 50306 with a wadsworth 10k gf bunn special case. Its signed wadsworth, the jewels are screw downs, it has a double sunk dial, double rollers under the balance, movable bow, and is 14k yellow gold filled. The item illinois bunn special 18 size 21 jewel adjusted twotone 1902 oresilver case is in sale since thursday, march 12, 2020. Here is a good example of an older illinois 18 size 24 jewel bunn special. Gro, very near mint mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, few minimal mfs. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. In a gold filled open face 18s case signed philadelphia watch case co.
Illinois bunn special 21 jewel 161a elinvar movement. Double roller running cludes simmons gf chain make sure to check out our ebay store for other unique listings. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch. Size 16 open faced lever set 21 jewels adjusted 6 positions seconds dial marks for every second around the main dial. Vintage gold fd lg antique art deco 21 jewels illinois bunn special pocket watch. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. It is their 19 jewel bunn model featuring ornate damaskeening and a gold gear train. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage illinois pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry. Sold illinois 19 jewel bunn 16 size pocket watch made. This is a 16 size case and across it is 48mm and it. Illinois 21 jewel bunn special railroad grade pocket watch 16 size runs well. Get the best deals on illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when you shop the largest online selection at. This is a size 16, illinois bunn special 23 jewel sixty hour, stem wind and lever set, type iii, model 14.
Bunn model case white gold filled, normal wear under bow and minor wear in edge of case back hard to see in hand. The illinois 163a is considered equal in collectability and value to the rare model illinois sangamo special a 17 size rr grade pocket watch. The item 60 hour bunn special 21 jewel illinois pocket watch gorgeous gold filled case is in sale since tuesday, november 26, 2019. The model name is bunn special which was manufactured from 19 to 1930 and considered one of illinois watch cos fine and accurate railroad pocket watches. Find great deals on ebay for illinois bunn special and hamilton 992b. It has a perfect double sunk porcelain montgomery dial with black an and blue spade hour and minute whip hands, signed illinois. Size 16, 11 jewel, open face, pendant set and wind. Bunn special the movement was serviced 41820 and the watch is running and keeping time. Illinois, bunn special, 21j, rare 16s fishscale hc is available on hibid. There are also several tiny marking inside the case that you can only see with a loop that i dont know what they mean.
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