A few examples of appraisal values for
KEYSTONE WATCH CASE CO

• 7 POCKET WATCHES INCL. ELGIN, KEYSTONE,
  7 POCKET WATCHES INCL. ELGIN, KEYSTONE, WALTHAM1st item: Elgin grade 69 B.W. Raymond pocket watch. The watch is hunting case, 15 jewels, and size 18s. The watch case is coin silver, and the estimated year of production is 1873. Serial number 184373. 2nd item: Elgin grade 7 pocket watch. The watch is hunting case, 7 jewels, and size 18s. The watch case is coin silver, and the estimated year of production is 1885. Serial number 1545543. 3rd item: Waltham grade 820 pocket watch. The watch is openface, 15 jewels, and size 18s. The watch case is silveroid and the estimated year of production is 1906. Serial number is 14898014. 4th item: Elgin grade 221 pocket watch. The watch is openface, 15 jewels, and size 16s. The watch case is silveroid, and the estimated year of production is 1900. Serial number 8417144. 5th item: Elgin grade 73 pocket watch. The watch is openface, 7 jewels, and size 18s. The watch case is silveroid, and the estimated year of production is 1895. Serial number 5993935. 6th item: Keystone Watch Case Co pocket watch. The watch is openface, 16 jewels, and size 18s. The watch case is silveroid, and the estimated year of production is 1882-1927. Serial number 291646. 7th item: Elgin grade 73 pocket watch. The watch is openface, 7 jewels, and size 18s. The watch case is silveroid, and the estimated year of production is 1895. Serial number 5993935. Lot comes with small customized display case, not pictured. Case: 1 3/4" H x 16" W x 10" D. Condition: All items in overall good condition and running at time of inspection. 1st-2nd items: No wind keys.
• 1916 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. GRADE 404 POCKET
  1916 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. GRADE 404 POCKET WATCHFeatured in this lot is this 1916 Illinois Watch Company Grade 404 pocket watch set in a Keystone case. John C. Adams and a number of other investors established the Illinois Watch Company in 1870. The Illinois Watch Company, originally known as the Springfield Watch Company, underwent reorganization in 1872 and changed its name. They were among the first American watchmakers to use the Waltham Watch Company's revolutionary interchangeable parts system. This facilitated repairs and enabled more effective production. The "Bunn Special" watch's introduction in 1879 was one significant innovation. The Bunn Special, known for its accuracy and dependability, rose to become one of the most well-known and respected railroad watches. It was produced in a variety of models with various features and grades, and it was given the vice president of the company, Charles H. Bunn, as its name. The Great Depression and the emergence of wristwatches presented difficulties for the Illinois Watch Company. The business made an attempt to enter the wristwatch market but found it difficult to compete with Swiss producers who were able to make more reasonably priced and precise wristwatches. The watch industry was also severely affected by the 1930s economic downturn, which ultimately resulted in the Illinois Watch Company's closure in 1928. The serial number inscribed alongside the movement is numbered, "2893663" indicating it was made in 1916. The pocket watch is a grade 404, 17 jewel, size 12s, model 3 and features a nickel movement finish and a bride plate. The watch is not railroad graded. The watch sits in a Keystone nickel alloy case with the serial number reading, "760291". Under Hagstoz & Thorpe's ownership, the Keystone Watch Case factory opened its doors in 1880. Prior to that, the business produced gold-filled cases under the "J. Boss" brand and patent. The new factory was initially constructed to produce gold and silver cases in order to separate production of gold-filled cases. When the factory first opened in 1880, these cases were identified with the Keystone symbol. The gold-filled company run by Hagstoz & Thrope was eventually absorbed by the Keystone Watch Case Company, which resulted in the creation of the Keystone Watch Case Company and the Keystone trademark on all cases. The watch is working, but shows slight damage to the face with cracks and a small chip. The front glass is also missing from the watch leaving the hands exposed. The watch measures 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 7/8" in height. The watch weighs 52.8 grams.
• 1934 ELGIN GRADE 495 WATCH W/ 10K GOLD
  1934 ELGIN GRADE 495 WATCH W/ 10K GOLD FILLED CASEFor your consideration is this 1934 Elgin Grade 495 pocket watch set in a Keystone / J. Boss 10k gold filled case. In 1864, the Elgin National Watch Company was established in Elgin, Illinois, as an American watch manufacturer. The business was renowned for its innovation and accuracy, using cutting-edge manufacturing processes to create dependable timepieces. Initially, Elgin concentrated on making pocket watches because they were in high demand. Elgin watches were created in a variety of looks and patterns to suit different tastes and preferences. Elgin increased its operations and started making wristwatches as the demand for them increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sadly, in 1968 the Elgin National Watch Company stopped making watches, and in 1969 it was formally dissolved. The serial number inscribed alongside the movement is numbered, "34573143" showing that it was made in 1934. The pocket watch is a grade 495, 17 jewel, size 12s, model 4 and features a nickel movement finish and a 3/4 plate. The watch is set in a Keystone / J. Boss 10k gold filled case with the stamped serial number reading, "59568". Under Hagstoz & Thorpe's ownership, the Keystone Watch Case factory opened its doors in 1880. The business produced gold-filled cases under the "J. Boss" brand and patent. The new factory was initially constructed to produce gold and silver cases in order to separate production of gold-filled cases. When the factory first opened in 1880, these cases were identified with the Keystone symbol. The gold-filled company run by Hagstoz & Thrope was eventually absorbed by the Keystone Watch Case Company, which resulted in the creation of the Keystone Watch Case Company and the Keystone trademark on all cases. The watch is not railroad graded. The watch measures 1 13/16" in diameter and weighs 54.1 grams.
• SEVEN POCKET WATCH CASES FROM VARIOUS
  SEVEN POCKET WATCH CASES FROM VARIOUS MAKERSFor your consideration is this collection of seven pocket watch cases from various makers circa 1840-1910. The first pocket watch in this collection is a Illinois Watch Case Company / Sears & Roebuck nickel alloy case circa 1890-1900. The watch case was made by the Illinois Watch Case Company for Sears & Roebuck and was given a silveroid grade. The pocket watch features a black and white photo of a small child set in the front. The inside back of the case is marked with the Sears & Roebuck hallmark "SR" and is stamped, "Silveroid" with the serial number reading, "330663". The case shows good condition overall with some slight wear from its age and use but no signs of obvious damage are present. The watch measures 2 7/16" in diameter and 3 1/4" in height. The watch weighs 137.1 grams. The second watch in this collection is a 1899-1907 Crescent Watch Case Company nickel alloy case. The case has a silveroid grade and is stamped with the company's hallmark of a star and moon and the serial number reading, "26548". The case has a glass front face. The case shows good condition overall with some slight wear but no obvious signs of damage present. The case measures 2 1/8" in diameter and 2 3/16" in height. The case weighs 57 grams. The third case is from Keystone Watch Case Company circa 1900-1905 and is silveroid graded. The silveroid grade tells that the watch case is nickel alloy. The case is stamped reading, "Silveroid 1044764". The case shows good condition overall with some wear from years of use and a crack on the bottom front side of the case. The case is also missing the front glass. The case measures 2 1/4" in diameter and 2 15/16" in height. The case weighs 78.9 grams. The fourth case is a Fahys Monarch grade 14k gold filled case with a 21 year guarantee circa 1886-1897. The case is ornately designed and features the hallmark and serial numbers on the inside of the case reading, "Fahys Monarch No. 1 / 489792". The case shows good condition overall with some wear to the designs and the top showing a possible burn mark, but no other signs of damage are present. The case measures 2 3/16" in diameter and weighs 59.8 grams. The fifth case in this collection was made by Dueber Watch Case Manufacturing Company circa 1890-1900. The case grade given to this case is the Gladiator grade and features 10k gold fill and a 20 year guarantee. The case shows faded intricate designs on the front and back and a textured design through the middle piece. The company's hallmark and serial number for the case are stamped on the inside of the case reading, "Warranted 20 years / 5090642". The case shows good condition with wear from its age and use through the years but no obvious signs of damage are present. The case measures 2 3/16" in diameter and 2 5/8" in height. The case weighs 54.3 grams. The sixth case is a Star Watch Case Company / Union Watch Case Company 25 year guarantee gold filled case circa 1910. This case was likely done as a private label by the Star Watch Case Company for the Union Watch Case Company. The case features a glass front and the makers hallmark and serial number stamped on the inside of the case reading, "Union Watch Case Co. Guaranteed Twenty-Five Years 9989517". The case shows good condition overall with wear to the back of the case from its age and years of use, but no signs of obvious damage are present. The case measures 2" in diameter and 2 1/2" in height. The case weighs 34.2 grams. The final case in this collection is this British made 22k gold filled case that once housed a A. Roberts & Co. watch circa 1895-1900. The case once had intricate designs on the front and back but have since been worn off, leaving only remnants. The inside of the case shows British markings such as the gothic E and the gold lion mark, as well as the A. Roberts stampings reading, "No. 20119 A Roberts & Co. Sock Patent Lever Full Jeweled". The case serial number is stamped three times throughout the case reading, "20112". The case shows good condition overall with some wear to the front and back but no obvious signs of damage are present. The case measures 1 3/4" in diameter and a height of 2 1/16". The case weighs 29.2 grams.
• 10K GOLD C. 1926 ELGIN 478 BW RAYMOND
  10K GOLD C. 1926 ELGIN 478 BW RAYMOND POCKET WATCHFor your consideration is a 1926 Elgin Grade 478 B. W. Raymond pocket watch set in a 10k gold filled Keystone / J. Boss watch case, with a gold and silver colored metal chain. In 1864, the Elgin National Watch Company was established in Elgin, Illinois, as an American watch manufacturer. The business was renowned for its innovation and accuracy, using cutting-edge manufacturing processes to create dependable timepieces. Initially, Elgin concentrated on making pocket watches because they were in high demand. Elgin watches were created in a variety of looks and patterns to suit different tastes and preferences. Elgin increased its operations and started making wristwatches as the demand for them increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sadly, in 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company stopped making watches, and in 1969, it was formally dissolved. The serial number inscribed alongside the movement is numbered, "28725759" indicating that the watch was made in 1926. The pocket watch is a grade 478, 21 jewel, size 16s, model 15 and features nickel movement finish and a 3/4 plate. This watch is railroad graded. The watch is set in a Keystone / J. Boss 10k gold filled case with the stamped serial number reading, "87337". Under Hagstoz & Thorpe's ownership, the Keystone Watch Case factory opened its doors in 1880. The business produced gold-filled cases under the "J. Boss" brand and patent. The new factory was initially constructed to produce gold and silver cases in order to separate production of gold-filled cases. When the factory first opened in 1880, these cases were identified with the Keystone symbol. The gold-filled company run by Hagstoz & Thrope was eventually absorbed by the Keystone Watch Case Company, which resulted in the creation of the Keystone Watch Case Company and the Keystone trademark on all cases. The watch measures 1 15/16" in diameter and 2 1/8" height. The chain when connected to the watch measures 13 3/8" L. The collective weight of the chain and watch is 104 grams.*
• "ILLINOIS" 14K GOLD POCKET WATCH"ILLINOIS"
  "ILLINOIS" 14K GOLD POCKET WATCH"ILLINOIS" 14K GOLD POCKET WATCH American, circa 1925, 14k yellow gold. Grade 305 model 7, 16s, 17 jewel sidewinder incased in a 14k ".585 fine" hunt case by Keystone Watch Case Co. 1.8 in. (4.6 cm.); 87.4 grams Condition: Currently running.
• TWO GOLD-FILLED POCKET WATCHESTwo gold-filled
  TWO GOLD-FILLED POCKET WATCHESTwo gold-filled pocket watches, Two works: Julius Ewoldt, White dial with black Arabic hour markers, sub-seconds dial, gilt hands, dial signed: Julius Ewoldt, Jeweled stem wind and set movement, signed: Julius Ewoldt, within a smooth polihed gold-filled open face case, signed: Keystone Watch Case Co., 25 year warranted, #7676071 5mm Dia. 35 grams gross Elgin, Fancy dial decorated with gilt highlights, black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, gilt hands, signed: Elgin, cased in a 14k yellow gold-filled fancy hunters case, applied tri-color gold design with shield and flowers, signed: 14k guaranteed 25 years, #514884, with gold-filled watch fob/chain 41mm Dia. 71 grams gross 2 pieces
• 2PC 14K GOLD HOWARD & LORD ELGIN POCKET
  2PC 14K GOLD HOWARD & LORD ELGIN POCKET WATCHES United States,Early 20th CenturyIncludes a 17 jewel Howard pocket watch with Keystone Watch Case Co. 14K gold case and a Lord Elgin 19 jewel 14K gold pocket watch.
• Pocket scales, watch holder, fob: scales
  Pocket scales, watch holder, fob: scales with brass mechanism marked "W Abbott", with original instructions, probably British, 19th century, 10-1/2 in. long (open); pocket watch holder, cast metal with winged female feet, 6-1/2 in., surface losses ; watch fob, souvenir of World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1883, Keystone Watch Case Company, 2-1/4 in., wear , (three pieces). A South Carolina Private Collection