Unusual Square shaped Illinois Penn Special pocket watch c1925

Unusual Square shaped Illinois Penn Special pocket watch c1925

Code: 4.91

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This is a 12 size 21 Jewel American pocket watch and is one of the higher grade 12s Illinois pocket watches

Movement – the nickel ¾ plate 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. 21 Jewels, Adjusted 3 positions, Penn Special” # 3294660 The movement is in 90% mint condition – small marks only

Case – the movement comes in a 14K gold filled open face square shaped case, which has a snap on back and bezel. The inner cover is signed “Elgin Tivoli”. The case has a smooth plain finish 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 brushed metal outer chapter ring and a beautiful raised engine turned pattern in the centre and a pair of fancy blue steel hands. The dial is signed “Illinois” and is in 100% mint 

The watch has a synthetic glass

The watch measures 43mm wide x 11mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set