1923 illinois railroad pocket download

Railroad grade pocket watches produced by the illinois company are particularly collectible. Begin your search for a railroad working ancestor by identifying where he lived at the time of his railroad employment. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. In 1969 the last american railroad pocket watch was sold by hamilton watch co.

The dial is a 24 hour and appears to have blue spade hands. The inaugural model was the stuart, followed by the mason, the miller, the currier, and finally the bunn special, a railroad watch that would become a cornerstone of the illinois pocket watch lines. Folks we are please to offer for your consideration this extra fine illinois bunn special circa 1923. It is operated by the illinois central railroad company, and is known as its freeport division. The historic signature on this stunning 1915 illinois pocket watch dial represents dedicated artisans who. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Illinois was very wellknown for its railroad grade watches, especially the bunn. Specializing in vintage railroadgrade pocketwatches compare our price and quality our 22nd year online est. Extra fine illinois pocket watch railroad grade bunn special a. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Bunn special 21 jewel, temperature adjusted, six position, lever set railroad railway watch.

And is lever set, has gold jewel settings, gold train, micrometer regulator, and all the special features youd expect on a genuine american railroad watch. Railroad grade pocket watches remained the only watches approved for railroad service until the late 1950s when railroad grade wrist watches were developed that could maintain the same accuracy. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915. The inaugural model was the stuart, followed by the mason, the miller, the currier, and finally the bunn special, a railroad watch that would become a cornerstone of the illinois pocketwatch lines.

Illinois bunn special railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a highly engraved solid 14k gold case. Illinois open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. Dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch. The railroad industry celebrates a century of service on the mohawk and hudson railroad, later part of the new york central. Illinois railroad grade size 18 pocket watch from 1915, status. This gold filled case is with personal engravings on the inside of the back and two initials on the outside of this gold filled screw in back. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size rail road king pocket watch dial marked special for railway service. Illinois pocket watches archives the pocket watch guy. To be a railroad grade watch, the following criteria must be met. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend.

Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Historical maps and published histories can then help you to identify what railroad lines ran through that area at the time. January 1 all major railways in great britain are amalgamated into the big four companies, the great western railway, london and north eastern railway, london, midland and scottish railway and southern railway, under terms of railways act 1921 january 30 the canadian national railway cn absorbs the grand trunk railway and spins off the portion of the grand. 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. Supply 3f pale orange for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. Antique gold filled majestic pocket watch 15 jewels switzerland runs. Railroad standardsa commission or board appointed by the railroad companies outlined a set of requirements to be accepted or approved by each railroad line. Illinois pocket watches pocket watch, wristwatches. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines.

Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Specializing in vintage railroad grade pocketwatches compare our price and quality our 22nd year online est. Lincoln is a fantastic railroad grade pocket watch that was produced in smaller numbers than the bunn special and in production around the same. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Congress passes the railway labor act, giving railroad employees the right to select union representation without fear of reprisals from management. Circa 1923 illinois sangamo special railroad grade 50mm. Railroads were at the forefront of the effort to standardize timekeeping in the late 1800s. Weve located a huge catalog of items for sale on the the internet. Among the railroad watches searched for by most illinois enthusiasts may be the 16 size, 23 jewel, illinois ball pocket watch. Antique 1923 illinois burlington grade 107 model 9 gf pocket watch parts. Vintage nos 16s illinois 60 hour railroad mainspring motor barrel no.

Railroad presidents meet in new york and create a series of shippers advisory boards to initiate programs designed. Illinois central railroad american company britannica. Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches all about vintage pocket watch dials part 2 dial styles, ornate dials, railroad dials, and hamilton melamine dials. Illinois antique pocket watches 1920now for sale ebay. Purchase from this array of 5 giants chiefs refrigerator now. From there you need to dig into the history of the specific railroads to locate present owners and determine whether employee records still exist for. Across this gold filled case illinois railroad pocket watch is 52mm so it is a 16 size pocket watch. Interstate commerce commission allows southern pacific railroad s control of the central pacific railroad to continue, ruling that it is in the publics interest. Make offer illinois, bunn special, railroad, pocket watch, drw26. The illinois pocket watch service that i offer you is safe, prompt and precise. Resin article slot for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. To the best of our knowledge, this specific categorization of railroadmarked pocket watches first appeared in an article by william f. First railroad to receive lands granted by the passage of the illinois central land grant bill.

Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. The illinois river, by june, 1870, was spanned by six railroad bridges at lasalle, peoria, pekin, beardstown, meredosia, and naples. A large number of pocket watch collectors focus on railroad watches. The state was once home to the most class i railroads of all time and today is the only state to claim all seven north american class is within its borders.

From what i understand this is the only watch movement that illinois put a locomotivetrain etched on its movement. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. Sign up for our newsletter for alerts on hot and rare items, news, and events. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad. Researching old railroads and railway records thoughtco. This illinois bunn special model is 16 size case diameter 51mm. Pocket watch antique illinois open face 17 jewels 16s circa 1917 lever set, gold filled, serviced, running, accurate wat10244.

Antique illinois the autocrat 17 jewel pocket watch. The railways were instrumental in the development of the state, allowing farm produce, mineral ore and coal to be transported with ease. Principal northsouth line, chartered in 1850 and incorporated in 1851. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches.

This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. Pocket watches for sale antique and vintage railroad grade. These were amongst the highest grade watches made, perhaps being superseded in time keeping quality only by presentation watches and navigational chronometers. Ive restored hundreds of these brilliant timepieces over the decades and i invite you to read more about my guaranteed services. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel grade 710 diamond ruby sapphire pocket watch movement. A vintage 1920s illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch. Southern pacific railroad watch standards july 12, 1923. The enamel dial has lines and it is an enamel double sunk fancy arabic numbers. Here you will find everything from a nice watch to carry in your pocket to investmentgrade rarities and almost anything in between. Between 1850 and 1860, the rail system in the state of illinois grew to serve the entire state.

Download this free picture about watch vintage clock wind from pixabays vast library of. Bunn special 21 jewel, temperature adjusted, six position. The hands are medium spade railroad hands and the glass crystal is flawless. Organized in 1869, illinois made many low, medium and high grade watches before being sold to the hamilton watch company in 1927. Illinois 21 jewel electric railroad standard pocket watch. The elgin watch company, out of elgin, illinois, was in business from 18641964, and while active, was the largestproducing american watch company, manufacturing an estimated half of all pocket watches dollar watches not included. Face has some scratches from use but still very nice. Shop forand learn aboutantique railroad pocket watches. A number of these are detailed and pictured in a nawcc pocket watch. A traditional railroad illinois watch for collectors or users alike.

International union of north america liuna midwest region 15th annual conference on illinois history springfield, illinois 27 september 20. This has a smooth gold filled case with hinged bale and lobed crown. Description illinois 21 jewel electric railroad standard pocket watch case. How to set and wind a railroad grade pocket watch duration. The open face watch features a double sunk white enamel dial with blued steel hands and a seconds subdial at the six oclock position.

Illinois bunn special, 60 hour, 21 jewel, railroad pocket watch. Get the best deals on illinois antique pocket watches 1920now. Vintage elgin gold filled pocket watch keystone hunter case small size running. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. The keystone watch case serial number 6644201 and illinois movement serial number 3487653. The accident is the worst railroad accident in wyomings history. Swiss made lanco 15 rubis mechanical wind up vintage pocket watch. Collectible pocketwatch shop gold pocket watches, vintage pocket watches, antique watches. To the best of our knowledge, this specific categorization of railroad marked pocket watches first appeared in an article by william f.

All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. There are a few web sites out there that are about wrist watches, some about pocket watches too, but ive struggled to come across many that have enough information in the one place to be of much use. History of the illinois watch company springfield, il 18691927. Download firefox now time machine recommends mozilla. Get the best deals on illinois open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Railroadmarked pocket watches renaissance watch repair.

The surface of the watch has numbers to indicate each marker except for the number 6 which has another seconds dial on the bottom. The illinois central, which was the owner of a majority of the bonds of the constituent lines which went to make up the new orleans, st. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Railroad approvedafter 187580 a rr employee had to buy his own watch. About 3,500 hundred of the particular watch were created by illinois between 1927 and 1935. Mar 27, 2019 begin your search for a railroad working ancestor by identifying where he lived at the time of his railroad employment. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. From there you need to dig into the history of the specific railroads to locate present owners and.