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Antique 18K Gold Hunter Case Illinois Stuart Adjusted Transitional Pocket Watch
Estimated price for orientation: 4 550 $
Category: Antique
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Description Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding Escapement Type: Lever Year of Manufacture: 1870-1879 Serial Number: 51,249 Brand: Illinois Model: Stuart Material: Solid Gold Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Closure: Full Hunter
18-Size 18K Gold Illinois Stuart Adjusted Transitional Man’s Hunter Case With A Superb & Ultra-Rare Unique Dial
Illinois; U.S./Ill.; Man’s; SN#51,249; CA1874
CASE: The 18K yellow-gold 18-size No. 94,892 hunter case displays floral, machined, geometric, village decorations, weighs 139 grams (TW) and is signed “BWC & Co.”
DIAL: This white porcelain double sunk dial features Roman numerals, umbrella hands and is signed “Illinois Springfield Watch Co.”
MOVT: The 15-jewel lever-set No. 51,249 gilt movement is adjusted with a lever escapement, full-plate layout and is signed.
C 2-1/2 (Case is in Perfect Condition – almost as new)
D 2 (Dial is in Perfect Condition)
M 2 (Movement is in Perfect Condition)
R 9-1/2 (Rarity grade on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare)
Expert’s Opinion: We have never seen this dial before, it is perfect and ultra-rare. Series I movement, lever-set and stem conversion wind, all in a heavy 18K case. What a special watch! AI-AM62016-43 Transitional Movement
A transitional movement refers to the time period when watch makers where in-between creating keywind movements and stem wind movements. Most watches with transitional movements have both a stem for winding and also a winding arbor for the key giving the user the opportunity to use a key if preferred.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Phone 1-800-424-5353 Contact: Rick Gilbert Hours:9 - 5 EST, Monday - Friday Address: eAshland_net Sarasota Arts & Antique Center 640 South Washington Blvd, Suite 200 Sarasota, FL 34236 INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. CODE OF ETHICS...Deal with Honesty Ashland is proud of its reputation as a trusted dealer in antique timepieces. Our customers trust and respect is paramount to the success of our business and to that end we constantly strive to exceed your expectations by adhering to the guidelines listed below: eAshland_net Is committed to its customers satisfaction. Clearly, honestly and accurately represents its products, service, terms and conditions. Delivers its products and services as represented. Communicates in a respectful and courteous manner. Responds to inquiries in a constructive timely way. Maintains appropriate security policies and practices to safeguard customer's information. Offers a free 7 day return policy for watches or jewelry, if ever misdescribed. Does not allow customers p
Description
| Movement: | Mechanical: Hand-winding | Escapement Type: | Lever |
| Year of Manufacture: | 1870-1879 | Serial Number: | 51,249 |
| Brand: | Illinois | Model: | Stuart |
| Material: | Solid Gold | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Closure: | Full Hunter |
Illinois; U.S./Ill.; Man’s; SN#51,249; CA1874
CASE: The 18K yellow-gold 18-size No. 94,892 hunter case displays floral, machined, geometric, village decorations, weighs 139 grams (TW) and is signed “BWC & Co.”
DIAL: This white porcelain double sunk dial features Roman numerals, umbrella hands and is signed “Illinois Springfield Watch Co.”
MOVT: The 15-jewel lever-set No. 51,249 gilt movement is adjusted with a lever escapement, full-plate layout and is signed.
C 2-1/2 (Case is in Perfect Condition – almost as new)
D 2 (Dial is in Perfect Condition)
M 2 (Movement is in Perfect Condition)
R 9-1/2 (Rarity grade on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare)
Expert’s Opinion: We have never seen this dial before, it is perfect and ultra-rare. Series I movement, lever-set and stem conversion wind, all in a heavy 18K case. What a special watch! AI-AM62016-43 Transitional Movement
A transitional movement refers to the time period when watch makers where in-between creating keywind movements and stem wind movements. Most watches with transitional movements have both a stem for winding and also a winding arbor for the key giving the user the opportunity to use a key if preferred.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Phone 1-800-424-5353 Contact: Rick Gilbert Hours:9 - 5 EST, Monday - Friday Address: eAshland_net Sarasota Arts & Antique Center 640 South Washington Blvd, Suite 200 Sarasota, FL 34236 INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. CODE OF ETHICS...Deal with Honesty Ashland is proud of its reputation as a trusted dealer in antique timepieces. Our customers trust and respect is paramount to the success of our business and to that end we constantly strive to exceed your expectations by adhering to the guidelines listed below: eAshland_net Is committed to its customers satisfaction. Clearly, honestly and accurately represents its products, service, terms and conditions. Delivers its products and services as represented. Communicates in a respectful and courteous manner. Responds to inquiries in a constructive timely way. Maintains appropriate security policies and practices to safeguard customer's information. Offers a free 7 day return policy for watches or jewelry, if ever misdescribed. Does not allow customers p