Elida and Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watches

Item Details

A set of Elida and Illinois Watch Co. pocket watches. The Elida pocket watch features an open face with an engraved bezel displaying filigree detail. Gold tone Arabic numerals encircle the dial and are showcased by purple spade hands. The back of the case displays a monogram with the marking ‘AAJ’. The Illinois Watch Co. pocket watch features an open face with a white dial. The dial shows black Roman numerals and a moon hand, above the six o’clock position is a double sunken sixty-second dial.

ELIDA CASE
Watch Maker: Elida
Dial Marks: Elida Swiss
Bezel Metal Type: Gold Filled
Caseback Metal Type: Gold Filled
Movement: Elida Watch Co., 16 Jewel
Marks On Back: AAJ
Monogram: AAJ

ILLINOIS WATCH CO. CASE
Watch Maker: Illinois Watch Co.
Dial Marks: Illinois Watch Co.
Bezel Metal Type: Gold Filled
Caseback Metal Type: Gold Filled
Movement: Size 16, Grade 174, 17 Jewel
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Marks On Back: Illinois Watch o. Springfield USA 1308300 271071 17 Jewels
Serial Number: 1308300

• Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker (CINCMEW)

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed, unless otherwise noted.

Condition

- Illinois Watch Co. pocket watch balance pivot broken. Missing both front and back covers. Hour hand also missing.
- tested and not running at time of evaluation.
- faint markings throughout.

Dimensions

- case width measurements range from 44.80 mm – 50.50 mm.

Item #

17STL084-507