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Uncommon 21-Jewel Bunn Special Hunter "Click" to Login or Register 
Lindell V. Riddle
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A few weeks ago Robert Smothers bought a 1918 production Illinois 21-Jewel Bunn Special Hunter, number 3347885 from Mike Chamelin. The movement, long ago separated from its original case had been placed in a marked Illinois Display Case for safe-keeping.

Robert asked me if I thought we could find an appropriate case. The images that follow are my way of answering his question.


 
Lindell V. Riddle
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Above, case front with shield, below the back...


 
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Solid gold sets off the nice original dial and hands...


 
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This case is a beauty, cuvette is plain polished...


 
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Yes, it is truly the real deal 14K solid gold...


 
Lindell V. Riddle
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That setting shows a beautiful movement well...


 
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OK, just because you wanted a closer look...


 
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Every detail looks good, even the bow and crown...


 
Lindell V. Riddle
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So, would you say we found an appropriate case?
 
Larry Soucheck
IHC Life Member
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Yup, approprite, and beautiful too. Very nice complete Bunn which I wish was in my safe. Smile

Larry
 
Rob Smithers
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WOW!!!....Nice job Lindell..The donor case makes this watch complete. I know Mike Chamelin will approve. This is one case of sending a watch to an early grave to save another that makes sense to me. Lindell I can't thank you enough....Robert
 
Phil Dellinger
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Robert,
This is indeed a very nice package! Cool
 
Edward L. Parsons, Jr.
IHC Vice President
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Very professional-looking job Lin! Cool


Best Regards,

Ed
 
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