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Illinois Watch Company 14k Yellow Gold and Enamel Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This hunter case pocket watch by the Illinois Watch Company features an exterior decorated with engine-turned leaves and scrolls, with the interior case marked '14k Warranted to Assay'. The white dial displays painted blue and white enamel ornamentation framing stylized Arabic numerals, alongside pierced hands, a sub-seconds register, and the 'ILLINOIS' signature. The source reports that the movement is marked 'Illinois Watch Co. Springfield 15 Jewels 2239140'. The watch measures approximately 2 inches in diameter and weighs approximately 91.07 grams.

Front view of open hunter case pocket watch showing decorative dial and 3 o'clock crown
Front view of open hunter case pocket watch showing decorative dial and 3 o'clock crown — Taylor & Harris. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Illinois Watch Company
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
0800A
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
United States
Source-reported serial
2239140

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Ornamentation

The timepiece is housed in a 14k yellow gold hunter-style case. The exterior features engine-turned patterns of leaves and scrolls. The interior of the case is hallmarked with the inscription '14k Warranted to Assay'. The winding crown and bow are located at the 3 o'clock position on the hunter case.

The case weight is reported at approximately 91.07 grams, with a total diameter of approximately 2 inches. The front hunter lid contains a polished interior surface.

Evidence for this section
  • “Illinois Watch Company 14k yellow gold and enamel hunter case pocket watch.”
  • “Engine turned leaves and scrolls to exterior.”
  • “Interior case marked "14k Warranted to Assay".”
  • “Weight Approx., 91.07 grams”
  • “Measures Approx., 2 inches diameter”
  • “Polished interior of the front hunter lid”

Dial and Visual Features

The white dial is signed 'ILLINOIS' below the 12 o'clock position. The face includes stylized Arabic numerals, ornate openwork gold-tone hands, and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock.

The perimeter of the dial features an outer chapter ring bordered by blue scalloped framing, stylized floral motifs, and raised white enamel dots.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial signed 'ILLINOIS' below 12 o'clock”
  • “Outer chapter ring bordered by blue scalloped framing, stylized floral motifs, and raised white enamel dots”
  • “Stylized Arabic numerals and ornate openwork gold-tone hands”
  • “Subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock”

Movement Details and Limitations

According to the source, the movement is marked 'Illinois Watch Co. Springfield 15 Jewels 2239140'. The internal mechanism was not visible in the provided photographic documentation.

The auction house notes that the watch has not been tested for accuracy and would require servicing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Marked Illinois Watch Co. Springfield 15 Jewels 2239140.”
  • “Watch function not tested for accuracy. Would need to get serviced.”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial number 2239140 correspond to a verifiable production date for the Illinois Watch Company?
  • Is '14k Warranted to Assay' a specific indicator of a case manufacturer known to have partnered with the Illinois Watch Company?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Illinois Watch Company 14k Yellow Gold and Enamel Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material14k yellow gold“Illinois Watch Company 14k yellow gold and enamel hunter case pocket watch.”
Case Hallmarks14k Warranted to Assay“Interior case marked "14k Warranted to Assay".”
Movement InscriptionIllinois Watch Co. Springfield 15 Jewels 2239140“Marked Illinois Watch Co. Springfield 15 Jewels 2239140.”
WeightApprox. 91.07 grams“Weight Approx., 91.07 grams”
DiameterApprox. 2 inches“Measures Approx., 2 inches diameter”

Visible details

  • White dial signed 'ILLINOIS' below 12 o'clock
  • Outer chapter ring bordered by blue scalloped framing, stylized floral motifs, and raised white enamel dots
  • Stylized Arabic numerals and ornate openwork gold-tone hands
  • Subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock
  • Winding crown and bow located at the 3 o'clock position on the hunter case
  • Polished interior of the front hunter lid

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the photograph; movement inscription and jewel count are source-reported
  • Auction house notes the movement is not tested for accuracy and would need servicing

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Illinois Watch Company 14k Yellow Gold And Enamel Hunter Case Pocket Watch Auction

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 622b145df7

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