Illinois Grade 305 Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1925
This Illinois Grade 305 pocket watch is a size 16 hunting-cased timepiece encased in sterling silver. The rear cover of the case features an engraved locomotive, while the front cover displays floral motifs in multicolored gold inlay surrounding a central cartouche for monogramming.
The dial is of the double-sunk white variety, displaying black Arabic numerals and secondary red minute markings at the periphery, complemented by spade-style hands. The watch is powered by an Illinois Model 7, Grade 305 movement, which includes seventeen jewels, gold jewel settings, and a solid gold train. According to the provided description, the movement is adjusted for precision. This item is supplied with a black velvet pouch and has been serviced according to the auction description.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1925
- Size
- Size 16
- Type
- Hunting-cased pocket watch
- Maker
- Illinois Watch Co.
- Model
- Model 7, Grade 305
- Country
- United States
- Case Material
- Sterling silver with multicolored gold inlay
- Place recorded
- United States
- Movement Features
- 17 jewels, adjusted, gold jewel settings, solid gold train
- Maker / attribution
- Illinois Watch Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Case diameter is 52mm (2.05 inches) • Movement includes 17 jewels • Dial features black Arabic numerals with red minute markers
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a hunting case measuring 52mm in diameter. It is constructed from sterling silver and features applied multicolored gold decorations. The exterior of the case is divided into two distinct motifs: the front cover is adorned with botanical patterns and flowers, surrounding an empty shield intended for personalized engraving. The rear cover depicts a detailed engraving of a locomotive train. The dial is a double-sunk white model designed for high legibility. It utilizes black Arabic numerals for the hours. To facilitate time reading, the outer edge of the dial features minute markers printed in both black and red. The watch is fitted with spade-style hands in black, which contrast with the white background of the dial.
- Manufacturer and Provenance
- The watch was produced by the Illinois Watch Co. of Springfield, a company known for industrial finishes and high standards in component production during the American watchmaking era. Specific details regarding the history of past ownership or individual chain of custody for this specific object are not documented in the provided source material. The item is provided with a black velvet pouch as an accessory.
- Movement and Mechanical Specifications
- Internally, the timepiece is powered by the Illinois Grade 305 movement, which is categorized as Model 7. This movement is a 17-jewel mechanical caliber. The mechanical assembly includes technical features intended for precision and durability, such as gold settings for the jewels and a solid gold train. The auction description reports that the movement is an adjusted model. Regarding the current mechanical status of the piece, the text indicates that the watch has recently undergone servicing and that its mechanical operation is considered to be accurate and regular.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact year of manufacture is approximated to circa 1925
- Research required: No details provided regarding potential replacement of parts