A few examples of appraisal values for
RAILROAD WATCH

• COLLECTION OF 10 RAILROAD WATCHES Collection
  COLLECTION OF 10 RAILROAD WATCHES Collection of 10 railroad watches consisting of 4 American silver and gold filled; 4 English hallmarked silver; 2 French watches, one of which has escapement glass bezel back; 6 clock keys present, not tested to fit - PLEASE NOTE: All invoices over $1,000 must be paid via expedited secure wire transfer. No other payment options will be accepted.
• 5 PC. MISC. ESTATE LOT OF JEWELRY 5
  5 PC. MISC. ESTATE LOT OF JEWELRY 5 piece misc. Estate Lot of Jewelry consisting of a man's yellow gold Rolex open face railroad watch, stamped inside 375 15 jewel, faint hairline on enamel dial; a man's profile rose 14K gold Sardonyx ring, ring size 8.25; along with a 3 piece lapis and mosaic tie tack and pair of cuff links - PLEASE NOTE: All invoices over $1,000 must be paid via expedited secure wire transfer. No other payment options will be accepted.
• 1921 ILLINOIS GRADE 305 POCKET WATCH
  1921 ILLINOIS GRADE 305 POCKET WATCH & GOLD CASEFor your consideration is this 1921 Illinois Grade 305 pocket watch made by the Illinois Watch Company, set in a American Watch Case Company of Toronto 10k gold filled 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, "3950631" indicating it was made in 1921. The pocket watch is a grade 305, 17 jewel, size 16s, model 7 and features a nickel movement finish, a bridge plate and the movement is fitted with a double roller. The watch is not railroad graded. The watch is not working. The case the pocket watch is set in is a American Watch Case Company of Toronto 10k gold filled case. The serial numbers stamped into the case read, "1304573. The watch shows good condition overall with some slight wear to the case, but the face, movements and dials are in good condition. The watch measures 2" in diameter and 2 1/2" in height. The pocket watch weighs 86.7 grams.
• 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.
• 1911 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. A. LINCOLN POCKET
  1911 ILLINOIS WATCH CO. A. LINCOLN POCKET WATCHFeatured in this lot is this 1911 Illinois A. Lincoln pocket watch made by the Illinois Watch Company, set in a Fahys Montauk 10k gold filled watch. 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, "2342219" showing that it was made in 1911. The pocket watch is a grade A. Lincoln, 21 jewel, size 16s, model 5 and features a nickel movement finish with a pinstripe finish and a 3/4 plate. The watch is railroad graded and is in working order. The case is a Fahys Montauk 10K gold-filled, first introduced in February 1898, with the serial number reading, "764447". Joseph Fahys & Co is a watchmaker. During the latter part of the 19th century, the company was the largest manufacturer of gold and silver watch cases in the USA. The watch shows good overall condition with some slight wear to the case but no obvious signs of damage are present. The watch measures 1 15/16" in diameter and 2 5/16" in height. The pocket watch weighs 84.2 grams.
• WALTHAM P. S. BARTLETT POCKET WATCH
  WALTHAM P. S. BARTLETT POCKET WATCH & GOLD CASEFeatured in this lot is this 1900 Waltham P. S. Bartlett pocket watch set in a Fahys Montauk case. In Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1850, Aaron Lufkin Dennison, Edward Howard, and David Davis founded the Waltham Watch Company. As Eli Terry had done in the early 19th century, it was the first company in the US to mass-produce watches with interchangeable parts. The Waltham Watch Company was founded with the goal of producing watches of superior quality and dependability more cheaply and effectively. The Waltham Model 1857, the company's first pocket watch, was released in 1854. The accuracy and reliability of this watch contributed to its widespread popularity. Both the military and consumers started to highly value it. Waltham received numerous honors and recognition from around the world for their accuracy and craftsmanship. They had a reputation for having excellent movements and were frequently referred to as "Waltham railroad watches" because of their precision and widespread use by railroad workers. Early in the 20th century, the company had to contend with escalating competition from Swiss watchmakers and the rising demand for wristwatches. Waltham started making wristwatches in addition to their pocket watches in order to meet the shifting market demands. Over the years, the original Waltham Watch Company underwent a number of organizational changes and ownership shifts. Production fell off, and it eventually stopped operating in 1957. But the Waltham Watch Company of Switzerland, bought the rights to the Waltham name. The serial number inscribed alongside the movement is numbered, "10064826" indicating it was made in 1900. The pocket watch is grade P.S. Bartlett, 17 ruby jewel, size 18s, model 1883 and features a gilt movement finish and full plate. This pocket watch is not railroad graded. The watch ticks when the face is placed upwards. The pocket watch is set in a Fahys Montauk 10K gold-filled, first introduced in February 1898. Joseph Fahys & Co is a watchmaker. During the latter part of the 19th century, the company was the largest manufacturer of gold and silver watch cases in the USA. The watch also comes with a long, gold colored chain, with a twisted bar at the end to secure the chain to your clothing. The watch shows good condition overall with some wear to the case from its antique age but no signs of obvious damage are present. The watch measures 2 1/8" in diameter and 2 3/4" height. The chain measures 12 3/4" length and 1 3/4" wide at the top. The collective weigh of the chain and watch is 138.4 grams.
• LOT OF (3) POCKET AND WRISTWATCHES Watches
  LOT OF (3) POCKET AND WRISTWATCHES Watches consisting of an early Waltham wristwatch that does not wind. Elgin National Railroad watch. Coin silver case, keywind S/N 306443. English key wind/ set Bermingham Hall, marked silver Hunter Case. Missing crystal.
• BALL OFFICIAL RR STANDARD CLEVELAND
  BALL OFFICIAL RR STANDARD CLEVELAND POCKET GOLD FILLED WATCH 47 mm case 10k yellow gold filled pocket railroad watch, original movement and case by Ball Watch Co. Cleveland, 23 jewels, 5 positions, double roller, official standard motor barrel; porcelain dial with Arabic numerals, subsections, blue steel hands.
• HAMILTON 992 RAILROAD WATCH IN A BAR
  HAMILTON 992 RAILROAD WATCH IN A BAR OVER CROWN CASE 50 mm case The 21 jewel Model 992 is adjusted for five positions and features Elinvar hairspring with gold center wheel and screw down jewel caps. The watch's lever set with a double sunken Montgomery style dial with blued spear type hands in a 10K goldfilled Wordsworth case. The watch comes with a 14" long gold filled chain and advertising pin knife.
• HAMILTON 992 21 JEWEL RAILROAD WATCH
  HAMILTON 992 21 JEWEL RAILROAD WATCH 50mm case White porcelain double sunk dial with stylized arabic numerals for chapters with interior 24 hour time numerals, resemblant of a Ferguson dial, Scoties minute/hour hands with stick type for subsidiary seconds. Nickel lever set 2.4 million serial movement in gold filed Nawco "security" screw bezel/caseback type watchcase with snap on dust cover.
• THREE EUROPEAN POCKET WATCHES: 1) French
  THREE EUROPEAN POCKET WATCHES: 1) French Remontoir open face watch 15 jewels stemwind pushbutton set Argent case; 2) Swiss open face railroad watch Swiss stemwind movement in American silveroid case green enamel numerals visible escapement; 3) Swiss silver hunter case key wind and set patent lever full jeweled.
• Waltham gold lady's pocket and Hamilton
  Waltham gold lady's pocket and Hamilton 21j no. 992 railroad watch engraved 14K hunter case housing O-S Waltham movement serial no. 9777627 with porcelain dial; together with open face Hamilton railroad pocket watch in nickel-plated keystone 14K gold-filled case with engraved back housing 21 jewel 16-S movement marked: 992 serial no. 1741114. (2pcs) Provenance: Lexington South Carolina private collection.
• Replica Ball Pocket Watch Wall Clock
  Replica Ball Pocket Watch Wall Clock Replica Ball Official Standard Railroad Watch battery operated. Case appears to be wood composition with paper dial and plastic crystal.
• OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH. Railroad watch
  OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH. Railroad watch in a marked ''Fahey's 14K Monarch'' case. The face says ''Pat Dec 22 1874'' and has three intertwined initials in script. There are a few hairlines on the face. The movement is not marked. There is one area where it looks like there is some sort of marking but it is underneath part of the movement and is not visible. The serial number on the front of the case (when you take off front) is 895223. The back of the case is marked 8695223.
• Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch, American,
  Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch, American, ca. 1922 Round, gold-filled open face railroad watch by Elgin, screw-down back. Veritas 23 jewel movement numbered 25271598. Case stamped 6714691.
• Howard Railroad Pocket Watch, American,
  Howard Railroad Pocket Watch, American, ca. 1915 Howard Keystone railroad watch, white porcelain face marked with black Arabic numerals, and a detailed minute scale along the perimeter, black and red enamels; subsidiary dial at 6; screw back, movement number 1150696, stamped "E. Howard Watch Co./ Boston USA/ Series 10." Measures approx. 2"W.
• Illinois Bunn Special 16s 21j 60 hour
  Illinois Bunn Special 16s 21j 60 hour OF railroad watch, adj 6 pos, GT, runs when wound, rust & pitting on one winding wheel, movement SN 4770102, Wadsworth 14K YGF case SN 7468383 Estimate $300-500