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1916 Burlington (Illinois) Grade 107 Pocket Watch

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
1916 Burlington (Illinois) Grade 107 Pocket Watch
For your consideration is this 1916 Burlington (Illinois) model 9, grade 107 pocket watch set in a two plate solid gold Burlington Watch Company case and a gold colored pocket watch stand. The serial number inscribed along the movement reads, "3013829" indicating it was made in 1916. The pocket watch is a grade 107, 21 jewel, size 16s, model 9, class 1 and features a nickel movement finish, a bridge plate and the movement is fitted with a double roller. These watches were railroad graded, but had limited approval. The watch ticks when wound and all hands move freely. The case the watch is set in is a Burlington Watch Company gold case, constructed of two plates of solid gold. The case is stamped reading, "The Burlington Watch Co. Guarantees this case to be made of two plates of solid gold over composition and to wear 25 years". The serial number stamped on the case reads, "4014503". The watch comes with a dedicated gold colored watch stand where the watch sits in the middle and the two arms are pressed against the side of the watch. The watch shows good condition overall with some slight wear from its age and use over the years but no signs of obvious damage are present. The watch measures 2" in diameter and 2 3/8" in height. The weight of the watch is 83.1 grams. The stand shows good condition with some fading and discoloration from its age and use over the years but no obvious signs of damage are present. The stand measures 2 9/16" L x 2 9/16" W x 3 1/4" H.