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Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Collection Featuring F. Bachschmid and Illinois

Item Details

Brand: F. Bachschmid, Illinois
Style: Art Nouveau, Art Deco
Type: Pocket Watch
Model Name: Orion, Bunn Special, Unnamed
Serial Number: Orion: 229561: Illinois Bunn Special :5481416: Illinois with Strap:5370212
Case to Case (mm): 44.00, 49.50
Bezel Material: Base Metal, 900 Silver, Gold-Filled
Case Material: Base Metal, 900 Silver, Gold-Filled
Caseback Material: Base Metal, 900 Silver, Gold-Filled
Movement: Stem Wind, 15 jewels, 17 jewels, 21 jewels
Estimated Production Year: 1915, 1930, 1931
Markings to Inside: Lion Hallmark; Crown and Crescent Hallmark, .900; Philadelphia Watch Case Co. Victory, pic, 4291662: Wadsworth Quality 14K Gold Filled, Pat Pending, 8493295
Horologist Note: Illinois Bunn Special is lever set; The Orion is a 900 silver Niello case with rose tone accents.
Working Condition: Watches are running at time of evaluation without detailed testing; future state not guaranteed.

Condition

- the Illinois Bunn Special case back is worn to the base in some spots from over-polishing, some scuffs, and scratches.
- the Illinois Art Nouveau has scuffs and scratches on the bezel, case, and case back.
- the Orion has scuffs and scratches on the case and case back.

  • Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
  • This item has been evaluated by a Watch Specialist using industry standard testing to ensure metal content and accuracy. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate​.
  • EBTH assumes all watches are unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece. For size reference, please see the case measurements of the piece listed under dimensions.
  • Pre-owned jewelry and watches may have minor markings/imperfections throughout and may have been modified from their original retail condition.
  • While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another. Due to this, please note that precise color representation of metal and gemstones is not always possible.
  • Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.

Item #

ITMGK37835

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