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IHC Member 1357
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Where or how do I find info. on Illinois s/n2731699.Thanks Roger
 
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Open face, lever set, 18s, model 6, grade 89, made in about 1915. One of a run of 600, total of 36,480 watches in this grade. 17 jewels in settings, adjusted for temperature, isochronism, and three positions.
 
IHC Member 1357
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Thanks Bob, I can find data bases for Hanpden, Waltham and Hamilton but not for Illinois.Does one exist?
 
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Not online. The sources are the "blue book", American Pocket Watches, Vol.2, Illinois Watch Co. by Meggers and Ehrhardt. Last time I saw the book for sale, it went for $125.
 
Picture of Roland Glenn
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I also have a Model 6 Grade 89 from 1915 serial 2,787,983 with a striped demaskeening housed in a nickel/silver Illinois Watch Case Co. 18s case.


R. Glenn


 
Picture of Roland Glenn
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Here's the dial side. From what I've gathered this is about the end of production of the 18s Illinois' as popularity changed to the smaller timepieces and even wristwatches.


R. Glenn


 
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Roland that is a grade 69 model 6
 
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Picture of Edward L. Parsons, Jr.
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Yes Roland, the 18-size Illinois models were on the decline by 1915, though production didn't end until the mid-1920's.

I'm moving this topic to the Illinois forum, where it belongs.


Best Regards,

Ed
 
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In case any one is interested,Google "Pocket Watch Data Base".It covers Illinois watches.
 
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