Illinois Watch Company Pocket Watch Nickel Case RUNS Ca. 1891
Item History & Price
Illinois Watch Company open face pocket watch, manufactured circa 1891 (based on the model type and serial number). Winding key included. It needs another key to set the time, which I unfortunately do not have. Watch is in running condition. I wound it up and it ran for an entire day. It seems to keep fairly accurate time. It has a very nice tick. Size approx. 18s, 2 1/4 inches in diameter. Length including the crown and ring is... 3 3/8 inches.
This watch was made by the Illinois Watch Company, Springfield, Illinois. It likely dates to the late 1800s.
I'm not a watch expert, but by my assessment this watch is in very good condition. The case is solid nickel (stamped FAHYS ORESILVER). The enameled dial is in excellent condition, no scratches, cracks, or other damage. All the numerals are quite clear. The hands both retain their original blueing. The case glass is very thick beveled glass, which gives this watch a very rich look. The glass has a minor fleabite chip, which is circled red in the picture that shows it, but this is on the side of the glass touching the case, not on the external beveled edge.
The case has normal scratches from wear, though the nickel case can be polished professionally to remove these. The back of the case is engraved with a message:
EVERY MINUTEEVERY HOUREVERY DAYFOR ALWAYS
Please examine the pictures closely as they are an important part of the item description.
This watch was made by the Illinois Watch Company, Springfield, Illinois. It likely dates to the late 1800s.
I'm not a watch expert, but by my assessment this watch is in very good condition. The case is solid nickel (stamped FAHYS ORESILVER). The enameled dial is in excellent condition, no scratches, cracks, or other damage. All the numerals are quite clear. The hands both retain their original blueing. The case glass is very thick beveled glass, which gives this watch a very rich look. The glass has a minor fleabite chip, which is circled red in the picture that shows it, but this is on the side of the glass touching the case, not on the external beveled edge.
The case has normal scratches from wear, though the nickel case can be polished professionally to remove these. The back of the case is engraved with a message:
EVERY MINUTEEVERY HOUREVERY DAYFOR ALWAYS
Please examine the pictures closely as they are an important part of the item description.
