Silver cased 18s 7 Jewel Illinois private label pocket watch c1890

This watch is sold in our Watches for restoration section and does not come with a warranty. If you are looking for watch with a full warranty, please go to our Stock page or ask for assistance to find what you are looking for.

The watch runs well but sometimes the winder (when you wind the watch) makes the hands move forward a few minutes - this will need adjusting.

This pocket watch was made by the Illinois Watch Co circa 1890 and was made for a retailer, Charles Stark of Toronto.

Movement – the gilt full plate movement has a lever escapement and 7 jewels. The movement is signed “Charles Stark, Toronto” # 1055011 and is in 95% mint condition

Case – the movement comes in a coin silver open face case, which has a screw off back and bezel. The case has engraved sides and edges with a smooth plain finish on the back. The case is in 90% mint condition – there are some marks and scratches on the back and with some rubbing to the engraving on the back also.

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands with an outer 5 minute track and is signed “Charles Stark”. The dial is in 90% mint condition – some very faint hairlines between the 12 and 1 and on the 5

The watch has a bevelled mineral glass

The watch is stem wound / stem set

The watch measures 54mm wide x 20mm deep