I bought some tools off sleezebay and ended up with 2 illinois 18's the serials are 666779 and 835924. they do not have an wheels or any thing else but the plates so will be an intesting project. Can some one inform me of the models please. thanks in advance Francis

Francis-
#666779 is a Model 1, grade 2 or 2-S, 11 jewels, simple regulator, key-wind and set, hunter case, made in 1886.

#835924 is a Model 1, grade I.W.Co. or I.W.Co.-S, 7 jewels, simple regulator, KWKS, HC, made in 1888.

I'm not sure what the "-S" is in grade , perhaps someone else knows.

They should keep you busy!

Regards,
Bob

Thanks Bob I appericate this place so much. truly blessed. yes the 666 has 11j i only have the base plate for the other, these will be a long term project by the looks of it. thanks once again.