The first Bunn is a Model 6 marked with 5 position adjustments was one of 3200 and while it has a higher serial number than the second one, it was made in 1905, about a year earlier than the 6 position variant with the lower serial numnber.
The second Bunn is a Model 6 marked with 6 position adjustments was one of 2300 made that was not specifically recorded with a finish date. This S/N was presumed to be delivered between 1906 and 1908. When completed with the Gooseneck regulator spring, etc., it should show well.
The most puzzling thing is WHY Illinois decided to make these VERY SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT sub-groupings of movements in parallel production lots.
The dial is a bit early for the movement. I was told the transition to Arabic dials began around 1905(Thanks Buster) so given the timeframe it is certainly possible that the customer ordered this dial when he bought this movement.
Here are 3 Pictures of 18sz BUNN "H/C", 17 Ruby Jewels, Adjusted, Model 5, Wavy Ribbon 2nd Pattern Gold Inlaid Damaskeened Nickel [Two~Tone], 1500 Total production, #1527729, Ca. 1900.
Picture#1; Old English DSD BLACK 5 Minute Markers [ Read Past Post ]
