629 :: Rare Illinois Watch Co. 'Rail Road King' gold plated lever set pocket watch, circa 1880, signed 17 jewel movement, no. 315067, with Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82, safety pinion, compensated balance and regulator, exhibition glazed cuvette, signed dial inscribed 'Special For Railway Service', with Roman numerals, minute track with red five minute divisions and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, within an engine turned and engraved case, 54mm (at fault)

Lot Number 629. Rare Illinois Watch Co. 'Rail Road King' gold plated lever set pocket watch, circa 1880, signed 17 jewel movement, no. 315067, with Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82, safety pinion, compensated balance and regulator, exhibition glazed cuvette, signed dial inscribed 'Special For Railway Service', with Roman numerals, minute track with red five minute divisions and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, within an engine turned and engraved case, 54mm (at fault). Auctioned at The Watch Auction - Pocket Watches on 25th October 2023
 
Rare Illinois Watch Co. 'Rail Road King' gold plated lever set pocket watch, circa 1880, signed 17 jewel movement, no. 315067, with Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82, safety pinion, compensated balance and regulator, exhibition glazed cuvette, signed dial inscribed 'Special For Railway Service', with Roman numerals, minute track with red five minute divisions and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, within an engine turned and engraved case, 54mm (at fault)

Estimate: £50-100

Sold For: £300.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 25th October 2023
Sale Name: The Watch Auction - Pocket Watches