Illinois Watch Co. 'A. Lincoln' 16s 21-Jewel Pocket Watch Movement
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1908
This is an un-cased 16-size open-face pocket watch movement produced by the Illinois Watch Co. of Springfield, estimated to circa 1908. Catalogued under the grade 'A.
Lincoln', the nickel movement is engraved with 21 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions. It features a micrometer regulator, large gold jewel settings, and fine striped damascening. The mechanism operates via stem winding and lever setting. The source also notes an accompanying double-sunk white enamel dial featuring Gothic numerals, a complete set of blued steel hands, and signature inscriptions.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pocket watch movement
- Dimensions
- 43mm x 8.3mm
- Serial Number
- 2002072
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Illinois Watch Co.
- Winding and Setting
- Stem wound / lever set
- Movement Inscription
- A Lincoln Illinois Watch Co, Springfield, 21 Jewels, Adjusted 5 positions
- Jewel Count & Adjustments
- 21 Jewels, Adjusted 5 positions
Design
- Visible features
- • Engraved on bridge: 'A. Lincoln / ILLINOIS WATCH Co. / SPRINGFIELD' • Engraved details: 'ADJUSTED / 5 / POSITIONS', '21 JEWELS', 'DOUBLE ROLLER', and serial number '2002072' • Striped wave damascening pattern across nickel plates • Foliate engraved balance cock with F/S micrometer regulator scale • Visible screwed gold chatons and exposed train wheels
- Mechanical Condition and Source Limitations
- The seller describes the nickel movement as being in '90% mint condition – light marks and scratches' and states that it 'has a good spring and balance and is ticking', but explicitly notes that it is neither cleaned nor serviced and is sold with no warranty or guarantees. Available source documentation and imagery depict only the plate side of the uncased movement. Consequently, the condition of the dial, the hand style, and the dial-side keyless works cannot be independently confirmed from the photograph.
- Winding Configuration and Accompanying Dial
- The movement is described by the dealer as an open-face, stem-wound and lever-set mechanism measuring 43 mm by 8.3 mm. The seller notes that no winding stem or winder is included. According to the dealer's catalogue description, the movement is fitted with an unpictured double-sunk white enamel dial featuring Gothic numerals and lettering, signed 'Illinois Watch Co' and equipped with a full set of blued steel hands. The seller rates the dial condition at '50% mint condition –many cracks and hairlines'.
- Movement Identification and Plate Engravings
- This item is an uncased open-face 16-size pocket watch movement manufactured by the Illinois Watch Co. of Springfield, numbered 2002072 and dated by the dealer to circa 1908. Engraved bridge and plate inscriptions record 'A Lincoln Illinois Watch Co, Springfield', alongside '21 Jewels, Adjusted 5 positions' and serial '# 2002072'. Visual inspection also shows engraved markings for 'DOUBLE ROLLER'. Direct visual observation shows the nickel movement plates decorated with a striped wave damascening pattern, screwed gold jewel settings, and exposed train wheels. The balance cock exhibits foliate engraving and is fitted with a micrometer regulator carrying an F/S regulation index.
Identification
- Serial number
- 2002072
- 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: Uncased movement sold without winding stem or warranty
- Research required: Source reports the movement is unserviced, though ticking with good spring and balance
- Research required: Source notes the associated dial has many cracks and hairlines (assessed at 50% condition)