18s 11J Chicago Watch Co pocket watch movement c1890

This is an 18s 11J Chicago Watch Co Key Wound. / Key set movement – the movement is a Swiss fake, attempting to look like a real American movement of the period

The movement has a good balance and spring

Movement – the gilt full plate lever movement is signed “Chicago Watch Co, Chicago Ill” 116376 – the movement is in 90% mint condition - tarnished

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands. It is signed “Chicago Watch Co, Chicago, Ill” – the dial has damage

The movement measures 45mm wide x 11mm deep