Expert: Melvin Mills - 7/1/2010

Question
I have a pocket watch Illinois Central  s#3225976 , 21 jewel, back opens up on hinge beautiful scroll work on back and sides. Inside it has adj 3 positions and Illinois Watch Co Springfield. The face is white with small circle at bottom with second hand and seconds.   The Case is white gold in color and case shows Philadelphia Watch Case Company 14K Gold Filled S # 7029251
This was my fathers watch and I was interested if  you could tell me something about it. My father died in 1965.

Answer
Lavetta,

Is that a family name?  I have never heard that name before.



Illinois Watch Co, Springfield, Illinois
1869-1927
(1928-1950's owned by Hamilton Watch Company)

This watch was made in 1918.  Illinois Watch Co. made great watches and are highly collectible.

It is a piece of artwork as well as a watch.  

If you plan to pass it down to someone in your family, consider writing down as much of your father's history as you can.  (birthday, date of death, where he lived, and everything else you can think of) Next, add your history.  That will add to the sentimental value.

Kind regards,

Melvin
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