Illinois Watch Case Co

American pocket watch in Illinois Watch Case Co. Gold Filled case – circa 1900-1920 Offered is a fine American pocket watch from the early 20th century, executed in a richly decorated gold filled case from the renowned Illinois Watch Case Company of Elgin, Illinois. The back of the case features an elegant geometric guilloché pattern with a central monogram, a style characteristic of the finer American pocket watches from this period. The inside bears the original markings of Illinois Watch Case Co. and the note “Guaranteed to wear 10 years,” a quality guarantee that at the time was issued for the durable gold filled version. The watch has a classic dial design with Arabic numerals and a small seconds hand at six o’clock. The mechanical hand-wound movement is equipped with the traditional regulator labels Avance and Retard and is in an authentic condition appropriate to its age. Pocket watches from this era are a tangible reminder of the period when the United States grew into one of the world’s leading producers of timepieces and watch cases. The combination of the fine casework, the original details, and the historical appearance make this specimen an attractive collectible. The case shows normal signs of wear and aging, appropriate for an object over a century old. Details American pocket watch Illinois Watch Case Co., Elgin U.S.A. Period circa 1900-1920 Gold Filled case Original guilloché decoration on the back Small seconds hand Mechanical hand-wound movement Authentic condition with normal signs of aging Equipped with original case markings and serial number Weight 88 grams Diameter 50 mm

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