Bidspirit auction | Illinois Watch Co. A. Lincoln

Illinois Watch Co. A. Lincoln Grade 21 Jewel 16s Gold Filled Open Face Pocket Watch - Illinois Watch Co. open-face pocket watch, grade A. Lincoln, circa 1909. This 16-size timepiece features a manual wind, lever-set movement with 21 jewels and a double roller. The nickel-finished movement is decorated with decorative damaskeening and is adjusted to five positions. Movement markings include A. Lincoln, ILLINOIS WATCH CO., SPRINGFIELD., ADJUSTED 5 POSITIONS, 21 JEWELS, and serial number 2102527. The white porcelain enamel dial displays black Arabic hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position, and an outer track with red five-minute markers. The dial is signed in cursive script Illinois Watch Co and has blued steel hands. The watch runs. It is housed in a yellow gold-filled Keystone J. Boss case guaranteed for 20 years. The case interior is stamped with a scales logo and serial number 5535646. Several hand-scratched service marks are visible inside the case back, including W E R 9 and 14917. No original box or papers are present. Case diameter: approximately 2 inches (50 mm); Size: 16s. The dial exhibits several faint hairline cracks near the center and the 9 o'clock edge. The case shows significant wear with notable brassing where the gold-filled layer has worn through to the base metal on the case band and high points. The hands show surface oxidation and patina. The movement is operational and the watch runs.