Illinois Watch Case Co. - Amerikaans Zakhorloge – Illinois Watch Case Co. Gold Filled Kast – ca. 1900-1920 - Video game - Without original box
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American pocket watch from Illinois Watch Case Co., Elgin, in a gold-filled case, circa 1900–1920, with a hand-wound movement, guilloché back featuring a monogram, small seconds at six, original case markings and serial number, weight 88 g and diameter 50 mm.
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American pocket watch in Illinois Watch Case Co. Gold Filled case – circa 1900-1920
Offered is a fine American pocket watch from the early 20th century, executed in a richly decorated gold filled case from the renowned Illinois Watch Case Company of Elgin, Illinois.
The back of the case features an elegant geometric guilloché pattern with a central monogram, a style characteristic of the finer American pocket watches from this period. The inside bears the original markings of Illinois Watch Case Co. and the note “Guaranteed to wear 10 years,” a quality guarantee that at the time was issued for the durable gold filled version.
The watch has a classic dial design with Arabic numerals and a small seconds hand at six o’clock. The mechanical hand-wound movement is equipped with the traditional regulator labels Avance and Retard and is in an authentic condition appropriate to its age.
Pocket watches from this era are a tangible reminder of the period when the United States grew into one of the world’s leading producers of timepieces and watch cases. The combination of the fine casework, the original details, and the historical appearance make this specimen an attractive collectible.
The case shows normal signs of wear and aging, appropriate for an object over a century old.
Details
American pocket watch
Illinois Watch Case Co., Elgin U.S.A.
Period circa 1900-1920
Gold Filled case
Original guilloché decoration on the back
Small seconds hand
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Authentic condition with normal signs of aging
Equipped with original case markings and serial number
Weight 88 grams
Diameter 50 mm
American pocket watch in Illinois Watch Case Co. Gold Filled case – circa 1900-1920
Offered is a fine American pocket watch from the early 20th century, executed in a richly decorated gold filled case from the renowned Illinois Watch Case Company of Elgin, Illinois.
The back of the case features an elegant geometric guilloché pattern with a central monogram, a style characteristic of the finer American pocket watches from this period. The inside bears the original markings of Illinois Watch Case Co. and the note “Guaranteed to wear 10 years,” a quality guarantee that at the time was issued for the durable gold filled version.
The watch has a classic dial design with Arabic numerals and a small seconds hand at six o’clock. The mechanical hand-wound movement is equipped with the traditional regulator labels Avance and Retard and is in an authentic condition appropriate to its age.
Pocket watches from this era are a tangible reminder of the period when the United States grew into one of the world’s leading producers of timepieces and watch cases. The combination of the fine casework, the original details, and the historical appearance make this specimen an attractive collectible.
The case shows normal signs of wear and aging, appropriate for an object over a century old.
Details
American pocket watch
Illinois Watch Case Co., Elgin U.S.A.
Period circa 1900-1920
Gold Filled case
Original guilloché decoration on the back
Small seconds hand
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Authentic condition with normal signs of aging
Equipped with original case markings and serial number
Weight 88 grams
Diameter 50 mm
Details
Brand
Illinois Watch Case Co.
Title
Amerikaans Zakhorloge – Illinois Watch Case Co. Gold Filled Kast – ca. 1900-1920
Year of manufacture
1910
Condition
Very good
In working order
Yes
Packaging
Without original box
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