Art Deco Illinois Elite pocket watch c1923

Art Deco Illinois Elite pocket watch c1923

Code: 4.119

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This is a 12 size 17 Jewel American pocket 

Movement – the nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement and a micrometer regulator. The movement has gold train wheels, gold capped lever and is decorated with damascening. The movement is signed “Illinois Watch Co, Springfield. 17 Jewels, Adjusted, Elite” # 4281220. The movement is in 90% mint condition – small marks only

Case – the movement comes in a 14K gold filled open face case, which has a hinged back and and snap on bezel. The case is decorated with engine turning, with carved edges and a monogram on the back. The case is in 95% mint condition – light marks only

Dial – the silvered dial has a satin finish with gilt numbers and a pair of fancy blue steel hands. The dial is signed “Illinois” and is in 99% mint 

The watch has a mineral glass

The watch measures 44mm wide x 10mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set