ILLINOIS 21 JEWEL POCKET WATCH – ADJUSTED 4 POSITIONS – DOUBLE ROLLER – ART DECO OCTAGON CASE – RUNNING
Offered is an attractive and increasingly difficult-to-find Illinois Watch Co. pocket watch featuring a high-grade 21 jewel movement manufactured in Springfield, Illinois.
The movement is marked:
• Illinois Watch Co., Springfield
• 21 Jewels
• Adjusted 4 Positions
• Double Roller
• Serial Number can’t read fully
The beautifully damaskeened movement remains exceptionally attractive and is housed in a distinctive octagonal Art Deco case that gives this watch tremendous display appeal compared to standard round pocket watches.
The watch currently winds, runs, and ticks. Timekeeping accuracy has not been professionally tested, and due to the age of the watch it is being sold as a vintage collectible.
Highlights:
✔ Desirable 21 jewel Illinois movement
✔ Adjusted 4 positions
✔ Double roller railroad-grade features
✔ Rare and eye-catching octagonal case design
✔ Original Illinois signed dial
✔ Running condition
✔ Strong collector and display appeal
Illinois Watch Company remains one of the most respected names in American watchmaking, and high-grade 21 jewel examples continue to be sought after by collectors of early American pocket watches.
Please review all photos carefully as they are considered part of the description. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a scarce and visually striking Illinois pocket watch with a beautiful movement and exceptional presence.
Vintage watch. Sold as-is due to age.