April 28, 2004, 21:00
Bruce ByrdIllinois Abe Lincoln
Does anyone have a picture of the proper dial and case for a 16s 21j Illinois Abe lincoln?
April 28, 2004, 21:12
Tom HuberHi Bruce, Is your Abe Lincoln a model5 or a model 9? There was no specific case for these. these were sold as movements only to jewelers or jobbers and cased in the case of the customer's choice. As for the dial, the model 5's that I have seen, have a bold DS dial or a DS Montgomery dial. These dials are labeled Illinois Watch Company in script. The model 9's have a dial like you would find on a Bunn special. they have Illinois in block letters either straight line or arched.
Hope this helps,
Tom
April 28, 2004, 22:37
Jim WalzBruce here a some shots of my fairly uncommon 16s Illinois Abe Lincoln Hunting case pocket watch.
April 28, 2004, 22:37
Jim Walz21 jewel hunting movement
April 28, 2004, 22:38
Jim Walzcase front of Abe Lincoln Hunting case
April 29, 2004, 07:36
Terry HillNice lookin watch there Jim...
The Demi Hunter case is also unusual
FEI,
This is a model 4 movement, the hunter version of the model 5. The dial shown is one of the correct styles for these movements.
Production of about 1600 movements.
April 29, 2004, 21:48
Bruce ByrdI believe it is a model 9.. The serial number is 3143932
April 30, 2004, 13:03
___________Bruce -
At that serial number the dial would be similar to what you would see on a Bunn Special in the 3 or 4 million serial range ... bold arabic numerals and arched "Illinois" signature.
Fred
April 30, 2004, 21:08
Bruce ByrdI just got this watch in the mail and low and behold it is a 12s (mismarked on ebay). Can someone run the serial for me and let me know the model. Thanks
April 30, 2004, 21:27
Phil DellingerBruce,
My source says this about your watch.
12 Size, 21 Ruby Jewels, Model 3, Pendant Set, Open Face, Grade - A. Lincoln.
Hope this helps.
April 30, 2004, 21:32
Jerry TreimanYou have a 12-size 3rd model made in 1917. I will try to look into dial recommendations later. My A.Lincoln, in the mid-2-millions, has a metal dial that is probably original, so yours could have also had a metal dial. What did it arrive with?