Internet Horology Club 185
1880 Illinois Private Label

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September 25, 2009, 18:47
Tom Brown
1880 Illinois Private Label
Thought I would post some photos of a Illinois Model 2 transitional private label I just put back together.

The movement is serial # 216098, the movement is both key wind or stem wind & lever set, 11 jewels.

The dial is marked A. Andrews San Fransisco Cal.

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September 25, 2009, 18:48
Tom Brown
As you can tell the hands don't match, I will have to see if I can locate others.

The movement marked The Diamond Palace San Fransisco Cal.

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September 25, 2009, 18:49
Tom Brown
It is in a coin silver Dueber case.

case

September 25, 2009, 18:51
Tom Brown
This is a photo of Colonel Abram Andrews in his early years

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September 25, 2009, 18:52
Tom Brown
This is the exterior of the Diamond Palace

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September 25, 2009, 18:53
Tom Brown
Interior of the store

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September 25, 2009, 18:54
Tom Brown
The store after the quake of 1906

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September 25, 2009, 18:55
Tom Brown
Col. Andrews obit. from Dec 13, 1913

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September 25, 2009, 19:48
Eric Unselt
Tom, it continually blows me away how you're able to dig up this information Eek.
September 25, 2009, 19:52
Tom Brown
Yeah, Eric, I am not sure what I enjoy more, the watches or the history.

Tom
September 25, 2009, 20:57
Mike LaForest
That watch is now 'alive'. You have breathed some life into the old soldier. Thanks, Tom; I never miss your column! Smile
September 26, 2009, 08:09
Steve Middlesworth
Tom,

Very nice looking watch and some interesting history to go with it....nice job.

Steve