In commemorating Abe Lincoln's birthday of Febuary 12th, I thought I would get a thread rolling on Illinois A. Lincoln pocket watches. Did a little research in Shugart book and discovered only two A. Lincoln pocket watches listed in 18s, both 21j. There are two 16s listed, both 21j, and three 12s listed, one 19j and two 21j.

Unfortunately, I do not have a Lincoln watch in my collection to share at this time. Do we have any members with A. Lincoln watches in their collection who would share them with us?

If anyone has any contributing information regarding these watches, please feel free to comment as well! Anyone want to discuss these watches?

Anyone know how old Mr. Lincoln would have been tomorrow?

Stephanie O'Neil
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Abraham Lincoln and son Tad.

Notice Tad's watch chain! Would love to see what was attached to Tad's chain.

Stephanie O'Neil
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Mr. Lincoln and Tad are both wearing pocket watches. Would anyone like to guess what kind of pocket watches they are wearing?

Stephanie O'Neil
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Mary Edwards, great niece of Mary Tod Lincoln(Abe's wife).

Mary is 16 years of age in 1882. I sure would like to view her pocket watch. Looks like a 6s, hunter, etched case!

Any guesses?

Stephanie O'Neil
NAWCC Member 143979

I believe they wore a 18s Waltham Wm. Ellery Hunter. Steph as soon as i can show a photo. Ted

This 12-size A.Lincoln is one of only 1200 made for hunting case. It has a presentation date of 1916.

Here is what I found about President Lincoln's pocket watch:

Abraham Lincoln owned and used a Waltham William Ellery model 1857 pocket watch, 18 size, eleven jewels with solid steel balance wheel. The serial number of his watch is 67613. It is now on display at the Smithsonian Museum.

Abraham Lincoln was born February 12,1809 and was assassinated in 1865. Tomorrow is his 195th birthday.

The attached picture is of a model 1857 watch movement similar to what President Lincoln owned.

16sz Abe Lincoln...

But thought I would share some photos of Webb C. Ball's 100 year commemorative to the birth of our 16th president ...



Inside of Pamphlet

Back of Pamphlet



Fred

for this topic I deliver a newly purchased 18 size A lincoln with a heavy 4 oz coin silver case.

Bernhard "the swede"

Oh yes, I think you are a comedian , but Volvo, no. Sometimes I actually drive a 1944 Willys Jeep, a real war vehicle.

Bernhard "the swede"

Cool!

Let's see a picture of that rascal!

....the red one served in the 50´s and 60´s as a fire fighter viechle on a small airport in Sweden. This belong to my partners parents. The green one is my partners and we are about to get this beauty together. Both are 1944 war machine jeep´s.

Bernhard "the swede"

Thanks Ted,

Jerry T.,
Thanks too for sharing your 12s A. Lincoln and the info as well!

Phil D.,
Thanks for providing us with info on Mr. Lincoln's watch and related info. Has anyone visited the Smithsonian and viewed Mr. Lincoln's watch?

John P.,
Thanks for a pic of your 16s A. Lincoln.

Fred,
A thank you for sharing a commemorative pamphlet.

and Bernard,
Congrats on your beautiful watch! Great you were able to share your watch as well as pics of your two war jeeps.

Thanks again to all! I enjoyed our tribute to Mr. Lincoln through horology and hoped everyone did as well!

Stephanie O'Neil
NAWCC Member 143979