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IL,Springfield-Sangamon County,Illinois Watch Co. Bunn Special 21J Pocket Watch

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 USD and UP
IL,Springfield-Sangamon County,Illinois Watch Co. Bunn Special 21J Pocket Watch
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
August 23 & 24, 2013
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

1923-A 16 size, open face pocket watch by Illinois Watch Co. Stem wind, lever set. The double-sunk white enamel dial bears bold black arabic numerals in the hour chapter, and black hash marks in the outer chapter ring. The seconds dial bears black arabic numerals in 10-second intervals and hash marks. The hands are mismatched, blued: cross bar diamond and triangle. The face is marked "Illinois". The front bezel and rear case screw off, and the cases are decorated with a geometric motif. The rear case cover is faintly inscribed with a large ornate set of initials, perhaps "GFG". The interior of the rear case cover is marked "Bunn Special/ Model/ Walter/ To/ Father/ Xmas/ 1930/ 10 Karat/ Gold Filled/ Wadsworth/ Quality/ Pat`s Pend`g". The 3/4 plate 21 jewel movement is nickel plated and inscribed "Bunn Special/ Illinois Watch Co./ Springfield/ Adjusted/ Temp. And/ Six/ Positions/ 21 Jewels/ Double Roller". The serial number, 4480968, dates the watch to 1923. Some edges of the case are worn, revealing light bare patches. This watch once made a beautiful Christmas gift, and would make for a fine addition to any collection of Illinois made watches. HKA#64565