Bidspirit auction | Illinois Watch Co. Bunn Special

Illinois Watch Co. Bunn Special 21 Jewel Railroad Grade Pocket Watch Size 16s Does Not Run - An Illinois Watch Co. Bunn Special railroad-grade pocket watch featuring a 21-jewel manual wind movement, serial number 3952770, dating to approximately 1922. The movement is constructed with a double roller and is adjusted for temperature and six positions, featuring a decorative damaskeened finish. The white porcelain enamel dial is double-sunk with a sub-seconds track at 6 o'clock, bold black Arabic numerals, and heavy spade and whip style hands. It is housed in an Illinois Watch Case Co. Ramona gold-filled case, guaranteed for 20 years with double stock construction. The reverse of the case features engraved floral and foliate motifs. Dial Inscription: ILLINOIS Movement Inscriptions: Bunn Special, ILLINOIS WATCH Co., SPRINGFIELD, 21 JEWELS, ADJUSTED TEMP. AND SIX POSITIONS, DOUBLE ROLLER, 3952770 Case Interior Inscriptions: Illinois WATCH CASE CO. ELGIN U.S.A. GUARANTEED RAMONA 20 YEARS DOUBLE STOCK, 2235589. Hand-scratched jeweler marks include A 1142/30 and CA 1737 1/2 D. Diameter: approximately 2 inches (51mm) Case size: 16s. The watch does not run and is offered for restoration or parts. The porcelain dial exhibits significant hairline cracks and crazing, most notably radiating from the 9 o'clock position. The gold-filled case shows general surface wear, light scratches, and mild brassing consistent with age. Minor surface scratches are present on the crystal.