August 07, 2013, 14:22
David P. SimpsonID info needed on 16 size 17 jewel adjusted movement
Recent purchase. Need help to ID movement. This is what I know.Illinois SER# 4554297(1924) 17 Jewels Double Roller Adjusted. It has Gold jewel settings and what appears to be Gold balance and train. Size 16. I tried to post pictures but had no luck. I will try again later. Thanks for any help!
August 07, 2013, 15:09
Dave TurnerPossibly Illinois:
Grade: 305
Possible Bridge Plate Design.
Movement Serial Number:4554297
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 2000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Model: 7
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Positions: Unknown
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Notes: Possible Bridge Plate Design.
August 07, 2013, 15:40
David P. SimpsonThanks Dave for the info. I was able to add photo but not a very good one! I am still learning and am sure that I will get the hang of it. Thanks again!
August 07, 2013, 15:49
Dave TurnerTakes a while to figure out how to resize a picture for posting, but that's what you need to do.
From what I can see the Illinois description fits.
August 07, 2013, 17:16
David P. SimpsonThanks again Dave! I was able to locate the movement in the big green book because of your help. I was also able to improve on the photos.