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AEDIllinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Serial No. 1907919
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About Auction
TimedNov 8, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
$1.00 Starting Bids NO RESERVES! Opens Nov 8, staggered lot closing Nov 23. An exclusive auction of men’s vintage pocket watches, fine jewelry, and jewelry-grade gemstones. Featuring gold and silver timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and more, plus 14K–18K gold rings, chains, and collectible opals, emeralds, and quartz from around the world. No reserves — all bids start at just $1! Opens Nov 8, closes Nov 23 @ 430pm CST. Best Estate Services hello@bestestateservices.com
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- Lot Description
Watch is in working, running condition but is untested for timekeeping, offered as-is.
Antique Illinois 17-jewel pocket watch – 14K gold-filled Crescent case – American railroad-era timepiece.
Description:
For sale is a fine antique Illinois Watch Co. pocket watch, featuring a high-grade 17-jewel movement encased in a 14K gold-filled Crescent case. This elegant example reflects the superior craftsmanship and reliable engineering that made Illinois one of America’s premier watchmakers of the early 1900s.
The white enamel dial bears black Arabic numerals with red 5-minute markers, blued-steel spade hands, and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The dial is signed “Illinois Watch Co.” in the center, maintaining a crisp, clean appearance with only minimal aging visible under magnification.
The manual-wind mechanical movement is beautifully finished with fine damaskeening patterns, jeweled bearings, and bright blued screws. It is marked “17 Jewels,” confirming this as one of Illinois’s mid-to-upper-grade production models of the period. The serial number 1907919 dates production to approximately circa 1906–1908.
The case is a Crescent Watch Case Co. 14K gold-filled design, numbered 1709247, and warranted for 25 years as indicated by the internal markings. The covers open smoothly and close securely. The case displays light surface wear consistent with age but retains its warm, polished luster.
This example winds and sets properly; running condition is untested and it is offered as-is.
Value and Sale Information:
Illinois 17-jewel pocket watches from this period are prized for their combination of quality and design, particularly when housed in Crescent gold-filled cases. Comparable examples sell in the range of $450–$725, depending on finish and mechanical condition.
Given this watch’s clean dial, bright movement, and solid case, it is valued around $625.Offered for sale as-is, this elegant 17-jewel Illinois timepiece stands as a fine example of early 20th-century American watchmaking artistry and remains a collectible heirloom of enduring quality.
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Invoices totaling over $1500.00 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
Watch is in working, running condition but is untested for timekeeping, offered as-is.
Offered for sale as-is, this elegant 17-jewel Illinois timepiece stands as a fine example of early 20th-century American watchmaking artistry and remains a collectible heirloom of enduring quality.
- Provenance
Details:
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Maker: Illinois Watch Co.
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Serial Number: 1907919
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Jewels: 17
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Case Material: 14K Gold-Filled
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Case Maker: Crescent Watch Case Co.
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Case Serial: 1709247
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Dial: White enamel with Arabic numerals and red outer track
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Hands: Blued steel spade hands
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Movement: Manual wind mechanical, fine damaskeening, 17 jewels
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Era: Circa 1906–1908
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Condition: Excellent antique condition; winds and sets correctly; minor case wear; untested for accuracy.
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Shipping
Shipping & Pick-Up Information
General Policy:
Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs. Shipping information is not included in the purchase price of your item(s).
If you are the successful bidder, you may either:
Have your items shipped via Best Estate Services, Inc. in-house shipping department, or Collect your property in person during the designated local pick-up period.
For all shipping and pick-up inquiries, please contact us at:
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8. Shipping Details
All shipping will be handled in-house by Best Estate Services, Inc. via USPS unless otherwise arranged. A flat handling fee of $15.00 per package will be applied and added to your invoice along with the applicable USPS postage cost. Shipping and handling fees will appear as separate line items on your invoice. Packages will be shipped once payment for both the item(s) and shipping has been received and cleared. Tracking information will be provided via email once your package has been processed.
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9. Local Pick-Up
All local pick-up arrangements must be made by Tuesday End of Day following the close of the auction. Local pickups are subject to a flat $5.00 handling fee. Local pick-up will take place 8 days after the close of the auction, on the following Monday between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Important Pick-Up Rules:
No cash will be accepted at local pick-up locations. All invoices must be paid online prior to arrival.
If you are sending someone else to pick up your items, you must provide a copy of their driver’s license in advance of pick-up for authorization.
Pick-ups are by appointment only within the designated time window.
Please contact us promptly if you are unable to attend the scheduled pick-up so alternate arrangements can be discussed.10. Storage Fees
All items must be picked up or have shipping arranged within two (2) weeks of the auction close.
Items left beyond that time will incur a storage fee of $10 per lot per day, regardless of size or value.Thank you for participating in our auction and for choosing Best Estate Services, Inc.
We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again.📧 hello@bestestateservices.com
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Available payment options
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