ILLINOIS SWING OUT GOLD FILLED CASE PRIVATE NAME FRED PIEPER COVINGTON KENTUCKY AND SERVICED 1903

STOCK NUMBER #ILLINOIS6400------I have a pocket watch with a private name and I found the person on line which is rare so there is much history to this Illinois produced pocket watch for a Mr Fred Pieper in Covington Kentucky. This is a swing out gold filled case and across it is 52mm so it is a 16 size stem wind and lever set pocket watch. The case is signed "Wadsworth , reference, warranted, 25 years" and the serial number is 4,586,193. The back is with a mirror finish and no personal engravings at all. The dial again is signed  Fred Pieper etc, as well as the movement as mentioned prior. This is a double sunk enamel dial and with a line or two though not bad at all as the scans show you clearly. The hands are Illinois thick spade pieces and the crystal is glass not a flaw. The movement is a beautiful Illinois 3 finger bridge and it is a model 5, grade 186 movement and only a run of 200! Please notice all 17 clean and inspected jewels are all in solid gold seated screw down settings and the thing Geneva damskeen pattern is super clean. The serial number for this half moon click 3 finger bridge is 1,693,098 which tells me this gem was produced at the Illinois USA factory in the year 1903. As clean as can be with a new mainspring and keeps great time for sure :-)

500.00 USD

Frederick Robert Pieper was born on 5 June 1896, in Ohio, United States, his father, Bernhard Pieper, was 28 and his mother, Elisabeth Kreke, was 23. He lived in Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, United States for about 10 years and Magisterial District 2, Kenton, Kentucky, United States in 1940. He registered for military service in 1919. He died on 19 November 1946, at the age of 50

E. HOWARD 16 SIZE SELLING WOODEN BOX SAPPHIRE PALLAT STONES WELL SERVICED GOLD FILLED SWING OUT SIGNED CASE 1908

STOCK NUMBER #HOWARD14------Firstly this is the correct box for this series 2 model 1905 E.Howard pocket watch though this box is not original to this piece but again it is for this model for sure and it is included indeed. This is a gold filled E Howard signed gold filled swing out case and the serial number is 2,164,747. Across this case is 54mm and there are no personal engravings on this case. The crystal is glass and perfect brand new. The dial is enamel and near perfect, I hate using the word mint though I don't see any flaws on this Howard signed enamel dial. The hands are thin railroad piece and for this model. The checkered damskeen pattern for this 16 size  E Howard movement is excellent, crisp and sharp. This is a model 1905 movement and I have serviced this  piece and of coarse installed a new main spring. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this series 2 movement. Notice please all the jewels are in raised solid gold jewel settings. There are 3 factory adjustments to this E Howard movement and the serial number for this movement is 913,105 which tells me this gem was produced in the year 1908 and a run of only 600 were produced. The pallat (fork) are with sapphire stones which are low grade diamonds. This is a high quality piece and made in the USA of coarse!

600.00 USD

ROCKFORD 118 SIZE GOLD CHOO CHOO BACK  COIN SILVER LARGE CASE WELL SERVICED MOVEMENT PRIVATE NAME ON DIAL   1883

STOCK NUMBER #ROCKFORD325------This Rockford pocket watch is a brilliant piece indeed. This is a huge coin silver swing out case and signed "Waltham Coin" and the serial number is 70,122. Across this monster case is almost 60mm and must be 4 0r 5 ounces of silver as it is that big. The crystal is glass and perfect. Now for the good part lol, The train on the back is not worn! it is prob 90% excellent and crisp. The dial is from the Rockford factory though has a private name and it reads "I.G Dillon, Wheeling W.Va". Dillion's was a famous early dept store that sold Vacheron watches and only high grade Rogers Sterling silver sets etc. This is no different as this is a Rockford top of the line movement model 4 from 1883! There are 15 clean and inspected jewels to this nickel finished Rockford movement and yes it is a stem wind and lever set model. The serial number for this gem is 194,508 which tells me this piece was produced only 8 years after the factory opened as this piece was produced in the year 1883 as mentioned prior and keeps amazing time as I have serviced this Rockford with a new mainspring and it really is a small piece of history you can enjoy!

1100.00 USD

ILLINOIS "WASHINGTON WATCH" 12 SIZE "ARMY & NAVY" MOVEMENT GOLD FILLED HUNTER MODEL WELL SERVCIED 1909

STOCK NUMBER # WASHINGTON60--------This particular pocket watch was part of a run of only 500 though only 20 produced and signed as "Army and Navy" and here is such an example. Across this 12 size hunter model Illinois factory" Washington Watch" is 50mm so easy to carry in a vest or pants pocket. The case is signed "C.W.C.Co, Trade Mark" and the serial number is 1,746,854. The lid pops open perfectly and the crystal glass, never cheap plastic. The dial has changes though clean and original. I have restored this 12 size Washington Watch to perfection and a new mainspring was installed for sure. Only mobious oils used on the 19 jewels as they are perfect and inspected of coarse! Notice the jewels are all in seated screw down gold jewel settings. This is a grade 273, model 2 and from the year 1909. Next to the ratchet wheel on the barrel bridge it does read "Army & Navy". the serial number for this 12 size movement is 1,749,314 and again from the year 1909. On a closing note this is a stem wind and stem set model.

500.00 USD

ILLINOIS "5TH PINION" KEY WIND OR CROWN WID MODEL 1 POCKET WATCH COIN SILVER HEAVY CASE AND WELL SERVICED 19885!

STOCK NUMBER #ILLINOIS6330--------I can tell you the scans do not do justice to this Illinois pocket watch from the year 1885. As clean as can be and properly serviced with a new old stock Illinois mainspring. The hands are thick railroad pieces and the crystal is glass not a flaw.  The dial is excellent with a few faint lines and I mean faint.  Across this thick and heavy coin silver case is 55mm so it is an 18 size for sure. The case is signed "A.W.C.Co, coin silver". The serial number for this open face gem is 74,583. Now for the good part, In the movement you have normally , escape wheel, 3rd wheel, 4th wheel and center wheel, In this Illinois mode l3 grade 101 you have a "fifth pinion" that allows you to wind this pocket watch with a key and or crown and not common at all. I can also tell you there are 11 clean and inspected jewels to this Illinois pocket watch.  This piece is a run of only 100! yes only 100 no errors on this fact. The serial number for this Illinois movement is 275,652 which places this piece to the year 1885 and a few winds of the key or the crown and off it goes to keep great time. A key and chain are added at no extra cost.

725.00 USD

ILLINOIS PRIVATE "J.W BOONE, ATLANTA GA" SIGNED ENAMEL DIAL PERFECTLY SERVICED 16 SIZE 17 JEWELS  YEAR 1900

STOCK NUMBER #BOONE(ILLINOIS)1670--------A super clean interesting Illinois enamel dial signed "J.W Boone Atlanta Ga". The enamel double sunk dial does have a few issues at the 11 position and 7 spots though very clean indeed. The hands are Illinois thick spade railroad pieces. The crystal is glass and not a flaw perfect!  This gold filled case across is  50mm so it is a 16 size piece. This case is signed "Duber warranted Gold Filled" and the serial number is 10,601,179. Please notice the "Half moon" click which is found on a few Illinois pocket watch movements. The movement is with a beautiful "wave" damskeen design  and written adjusted on the barrel bridge. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this gem and this is a stem wind and lever set from the 1:30 position. The serial number for this Illinois movement is 1,519,812 which tells me it is from the year 1909 all factory in house produced in the USA. As this piece has been serviced the proper way expect a great time keeper. On a closing note there are no personal engravings on this case.

475.00 USD

HOWARD, SERIES 6,  GOLD FILLED SIGNED CASE ENAMEL DIAL 23 JEWELS 12 SIZE MOVEMENT WELL SERVCIED, YEAR 1912

STOCK NUMBER # HOWARD1670-------As clean as can be is this perfectly serviced E.Howard pocket watch and it is a 12 size series 6 model 912. The case across is 48mm and this is a thin case so can fit into a vest pocket with ease! The case serial number is 1,006,718. The dial is enamel and very clean with bold Roman numerals. The hands are Howard spade railroad pieces and the crystal is glass not a flaw. The movement is indeed with 23 clean and inspected jewels. This is a stem wind and a stem set movement. Under the balance it does read "adjusted 5 positions". The serial number for this double roller balance wheel pocket watch movement is 1,203,953 which tells me this American made E.Howard was produced in the year 1912.

450.00 USD

ROCKFORD 16 SIZE GOLD FILLED HUNTER CASE WELL SERVICED 1904

STOCK NUMBER #ROCKFORD865------This is a freshly serviced Rockford made in the USA in the year 1904. The case is a hunter model and it is gold filled . This case is signed "Keystone Watch Case" and the serial number is 6,707,260. Across this case is 52mm. The dial is enamel and very clean wit ha few faint lines. The hands are thin spade and the hunter crystal is glass. This is a stem wind and a stem set model 3 Rockford movement and it is a grade 610 which tells me it was produced with 7 jewels and all jewels have been inspected and cleaned properly. The serial number for this movement is 646,872 which again tells me it was produced at the Rockford factory in the year 1904. A few winds and off it goes to keep proper time indeed.

500.00 USD

COLUMBUS  "NORTH STAR" COIN SILVER CASE WELL SERVCIED 1891

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM66520------I have for sale a fully serviced Columbus pocket watch and it is a stem wind and stem set 18 size movement. Made in the U.S.A at the Columbus factory in the year 1891. This case is coin silver and across it is 56mm and no personal engravings. The serial number for this case is 320,204 and signed "A.W.C.Co". The dial is very interesting with the Arabic numbers in fancy script closures. The dial has a few faint lines but not Earth shattering at all. The hands are thin railroad pieces and of coarse like all my pocket watches this crystal is glass and flawless. The movement is well serviced and there are 15 clean and inspected jewels and signed "North Star" on the barrel bridge. The serial number for this 18 size Columbus movement is 218,528 which again places this stunning piece to the year 1891 :-)

550.00 USD

WALTHAM 16 SIZE GOLD FILLED CASE IN CASE RARE INDEED AND WELL SERVCIED

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM66520------Very different for sure. I have for sale a fully serviced 16 size 17 jewel Waltham pocket watch with a gold filled case in case arrangement as the scans show you clearly. This is a gold filled outer shell with an inner gold filled movement holder ring that fits into the outer shell. The case is signed 6586 "Imperial" and extra clean. Across this case is 54mm. The dial is double sunk railroad quality and with spade railroad hands. The movement is a model 1899 with 17 clean and inspected jewels. Notice the jewels are all in raised solid gold jewel settings. The serial number for this Waltham 16 size stem wind and stem set model is 25,256,576 which tells me it was produce din the year 1926 and runs like day one as the movement is that clean!

475.00 USD

ELGIN SERVCIED 18 SIZE IN SHIPPING METAL CONTAINER CANADIAN ENAMEL DIAL REALLY DIFFERENT!  1896

STOCK NUMBER # ELGIN3447------This is a different piece for sure. This is an 18 size stem wind and stem set movement with a Canadian enamel 24 hour dial and this railroad spade hands. The container is brass plated nickel and with the two side covered in the original glass discs. The movement has been cleaned and serviced properly and there are 7 clean and inspected jewels to this curiosity piece. The serial number for this movement is 6,949,037 which tells me this piece was produced in the Elgin USA factory in the year 1896. Over 122 years young and keeps great time indeed. Across this metal shipping case is 50mm so again this is an 18 size movement.

250.00 USD

WALTHAM 16 SIZE BARTLETT MODEL 1908 17 JEWELS AND WELL SERVCIED  1909

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM270-------I have for sale a newly serviced Waltham made in the USA pocket watch and it keeps awesome time indeed. This is a 16 size piece and  across this gold filled case is 50mm and it comes with a new old stock glass crystal. The case is signed  " Fortune A.W.C.Co" and the case serial number is 849,812. The enamel dial has a few lines and the price reflects this as it is a double sunk Canadian 24 hour dial with gold hands which is unusual. This is a model 1908 and it is a stem wind and a stem set model with 17 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this Bartlett model 1908 Waltham is 17,113,089 which tells me it was produced in the year 1909. Clean and keeps great time once again ;-)

550.00 USD

HOWARD   SERIES 3, 18 SIZE IMPECCABLY SERVCIED MOVEMENT KEY WIND AND KEY SET FROM THE BACK  IN A GOLD FILLED CASE 1862

STOCK NUMBER # HOWARD99960-------I have for sale a Howard pocket watch from Roxbury Mass South of Boston Mass and it was produced during the "American Civil War" in the year 1862. Needless to say the case is not original to this piece but really compliments this serviced movement to no end. Across this gold filled clean case is 58mm so again it is an 18 size by American standards. The case is signed  "guaranteed Essex Columbia", "20 years" and the case serial number is 766,733. The dial is enamel with a crack around the trim but for an Enamel dial form 1862 I am more than please with the all over condition. The hands are thin railroad style and the crystal is glass and not a flaw. This is a super clean and serviced properly 18 size series "3" movement and it is an 18 size. This piece is a key wind and set from the back and both notches turn smoothly. There are 15 clean and inspected jewels and all are perfect. The low serial number for this series "3" Howard movement is 3,866 which agian tells me it is from the year 1862 and keeps time indeed as it is that clean. When you push down on the crown the lids pops open to a perfect 90 degree angle.

1550.00 USD

KF SALESMAN SAMPLE OF CALIBER 260 POCKET WATCH NEW OLD STOCK AND CLEANED!  1949

STOCK NUMBER # KF90-------This is a really neat and different piece as it is Swiss made at the K.F factory and it is a 12 size by American standards and across it is 44mm. The salesman gave this out to their best customers as a sample. This piece was perfect never used as it truly is new old stock. Even the acrylic crystals are factory original. This 260 K.F movement has been serviced and runs perfectly. Era for this neat piece is 1949.

150.00 USD

WALTHAM 16 SIZE PS BARTLETT 17 JEWELS  GOLD FILLED CASE IMPECCABLE CONDITION AND SERVICED PROPERLY  1914

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM9660-------As the scans show you this P.S Bartlett Waltham movement is near perfect mint condition. This is a 16 size pocket watch and it is a stem wind and stem set piece. The dial is double sunk enamel and the hands are Waltham thin spade piece. The crystal is glass and perfect. The back is a screw in gold filled piece with no personal engravings. The case is signed "Keystone Watch Case" and the case serial number is 9,298,024. The movement is with 17 clean and inspected jewels. The movement agian is nearly flawless as it is over 100 years old! The serial number for this Waltham pocket watch movement is 19,005,215 and this number tells me it was produced in the year 1914. Super clean, serviced and ready to be worn every day!

450.00 USD

ILLINOIS PRIVATE NAME ENAMEL DIAL 17 JEWELS 3 FINGER BRIDGE AND SERVICED   1898

STOCK NUMBER # CHAS300--------I have for sale a gold filled case Illinois 17 jewel 3 finger bridge movement and it has been properly serviced for sure. This case is gold filled and across it is 53mm so this is an American 16 size pocket watch open face. This is a lever set and stem wind pocket watch and the 3 finger bridge is a not a common movement. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels and the serial number for this clean movement is 1,313,090 which tells me this pocket watch was produced in the year 1898. The dial is a private name and it reads "Chas L Giering, Middletown N.Y". The hands are open end and from the Illinois watch factory. The dial is a double sunk piece and very clean for it's age. The case has a nice homemade pattern on the back and with no personal engravings. This piece has been cleaned properly and serviced with the utmost care possible so expect a good solid time keeper ;-)

450.00 USD

HAMILTON 18 SIZE STEM WIND LEVER SET POCKET WATCH GOLD INLAY CHOO CHOO TRAIN CASE AND SERVICED 1905

STOCK NUMBER # HA7040--------I have for sale a genuine Hamilton model 926 18 size pocket watch and well service it is! This is a nickel case is a nice worn choo choo gold train on the screw in back. Across this Silveroid case is 58mm. This is an enamel Hamilton original dial double sunk piece and the hands are thin railroad spade pieces with a perfect glass crystal. The movement is a full plate stem wind and lever set model with 17 clean and inspected jewels. Please notice the jewels are all in solid gold jewel settings. The serial number for this 926 model open face pocket watch is 465,657 and this serial number tells me it is from the year 1905 and once again well serviced ;-)

450.00 USD

HAMILTON 12 SIZE GOLD FILLED SIGNED CASE MODEL 912 AND SERVICED 1938

STOCK NUMBER # HAMILTON8270-------Just freshly serviced is this Hamilton gold filled size 12 pocket watch and it keeps great time for sure. As this is a 12 size it is only 46mm across and thin so it can be worn in a pants or vest pocket for sure. This is a Hamilton gold filled signed case and the back is hinged. The case serial number is 825,747. The dial is metal and factory Hamilton. The hands are open spade and from the Hamilton factory. The movement has been well serviced and it is a 17 jewel caliber 912 from the year 1938. Please notice the jewels are all in solid gold jewel settings. This is a a stem wind and a stem set piece. There is a personal engraving on the back of the case.

350.00 USD

WALTHAM 12 SIZE RIVERSIDE 19 JEWELS AND WELL SERVICED GOLD FILLED CASE   1908

SOLD ;-)

ELGIN PRIVATE LABEL ENAMEL DIAL 17 JEWELS 18 SIZE AND SERVICED   1906

STOCK NUMBER # ELGIN8240------Just freshly serviced and onto my pages is this 18 size stem wind and stem set Elgin made in the USA pocket watch. This is an 18 size pocket watch and across this chromed railroad case is 57mm. The dial is in perfect condition and it is a private enamel dial made dial for "W. F Stretton" jewellers in Brussels Ont. The crystal is glass and perfect. This is an 18 size Elgin factory made in the USA movement and it is a stem wind and stem set piece. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this piece and the serial number is 12,592,655. Notice the inner 13-24 Arabic numbers as this Elgin dial was made for the Canadian market and the hands are thin spade railroad hands.

350.00 USD

        

From the Brussels Post January 5, 1911. Frank Stretton had his jewellery store in the centre store from 1923 to 1947. Herbert J Stretton took over the business in 1947 and was here until 1976. The store was vacant off and on; Country Ceramics was one tenant during those years, here from 1980 to 1983. In 1989, the Brussels Chiropractic Clinic opened with Dr. James Mason and professional Chris TenPas providing chiropractic and reflexology services.

A succession of law offices was housed in the Stretton Block starting with Elmer D Bell from 1928 to 1945. His offices were taken over by Crawford & Hetherington (1946-55), and later partnerships. Crawford Mill & Davies bought the McCracken Block store in 1876 and moved their offices there. Goodall & Campbell, lawyers, took over the  offices in the Stretton block from 1977 to 1985.

Brussels Post Advertisements - Lower Left: August 10, 1905 and Lower Right: December 16, 1920. W. F. Stretton was a long-time tenant of the centre store in the Stretton Block as was Willis in the north store. Wm P Fraser had a tailor shop in the Block from 1911 to 1920.

HAMPDEN COIN SILVER CASE HUNTER MODEL IN AN OPEN FACE CASE 18 SIZE AND WELL SERVICED 1914

STOCK NUMBER # HA8110--------Just cleaned and timed is this hunter model in an open face Hampden pocket watch and in perfect working order for sure. This is a coin silver 18 size case and signed "A.W.C.Co" and the case serial number is 325,786 and there are no personal engravings on this case. The dial is enamel with long Roman numerals. The hands are from this movement and the glass crystal is flawless. The movement is an 18 size stem wind and lever set model and full plate nickel. This is a personalized pocket watch for Mr J.F Schmitt from St. Louis Mo as indicated on this movement. There are 15 clean and inspected jewels to this 18 size stem wind and stem set model movement from the USA made Hampden factory. The serial number for this clean Hampden movement is 295,150 and this serial number tells me it is from the year 1914.

600.00 USD

ILLINOIS 16 SIZE "TIME KING" 19 JEWELS STUNNING 2 TONE MOVEMENT GOLD FLASHED SCREWS AND SERVICED 1920

STOCK NUMBER # ILL7010--------This little gem has it all. A smooth gold filled case with no personal engravings. A stunning 19 jewel 2 toned "Time King" movement and a wonderful "Southern Special" enamel Illinois factory dial. Across this case is 44mm so it is not that large and can easily be put into a pants or vest pocket without being bulky. The back of this screw in case is with a mirror finish and has no personal engravings at all to be found. The case is signed "B&B Royal" and the case serial number is 64,50,192. The dial is in excellent condition with a line or two but not Earth shattering at all. The hands are medium Illinois spade hands. The movement is just off my bench and it is a beauty for sure. This is a 16 size stem wind and stem set model with a solid gold center wheel and the jewels are all in solid gold jewel settings. The serial number for this 3 adjustment movement is 3,661,446 and this serial number tells me it is from the year 1920 and keeps good solid time for sure ;-)

SOLD ;-)

HAMILTON WHITE GOLD FILLED 12 SIZE MODEL 912 AND SERVICED 1939

STOCK NUMBER # HAM7600--------Freshly serviced and ready to go is this white gold filed Hamilton pocket watch. The case across is 48mm. The dial is coin silver painted and factory Hamilton for sure. The hands are open point Hamilton hands and the glass crystal is new not a flaw. This 12 size Wadsworth signed case serial number is 0,510,219 and it is 14 karat white gold filled. The movement is well serviced with 17 clean and inspected jewels.  This 12 size Hamilton has been adjusted at the Hamilton factory. The serial number for this little gem is 3,413,800. This is a nice size to fit into a pocket as it is not to big and it is a good time keeper for sure ;-)

350.00 USD

E.HOWARD WHITE GOLD FILLED SIGNED CASE WOODEN SELLING BOX & PAPERS AND SERVICED 12 SIZE 1917

STOCK NUMBER # HOWARD60------This is a 12 size white gold filled signed Howard case. This is the original selling wooden box and signed E.Howard. Please notice the paper as well is tuck into this box. The case is signed ""E.Howard, keystone Watch Case&qu7t; and it is 14 karat white gold filled and in pristine condition with a personal engraving on the back. This case across is 45mm. This is a thin piece so easily worn in a pocket for sure. The dial is silver and in perfect condition, when I say "perfect"  I mean no flaws visible at all factory fresh. This is a stem wind and a stem set model and it is a 12 size by American standards. The movement is in pristine working condition and well serviced with 17 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this 3 adjusted movement is 1,388,539 which tells me it was made in the USA in the year 1917. The crystal is glass not a flaw as well the hands are from the E.Howard factory and thin spade. Stunning, well serviced and a wonderful time keeper is what you may expect with the paper and selling box.

500.00 USD

BURLINGTON (ILLINOIS) 16 SIZE 19 JEWELS SERVICED POCKET WATCH 1901

STOCK NUMBER # BURLINGTON500--------As clean as can be is this Illinois watch "Burlington special" model pocket watch and it is the original double sunk enamel dial. This is a 16 size stem wind and lever set. In sort this is a railroad grade pocket watch. The case is nearly new old stock and chromed a sit is a railroad case indeed. Across it is 54mm. the crystal is glass and perfect not a scratch to be found. This case is signed "Sturdy Nickel Silver" and the case serial number is 5,106,138. This is a 3 finger bridge movement and there are 19 clean and inspected jewels to this movement. Please notice the jewels are all in gold screw in settings. On the barrel bridge you will find it reads "adjusted to temperature and positions". The movement serial number is 2,168,832 and this tells me it was produced at the Illinois watch factories in the USA in the year 1901 and it keeps excellent time for sure. There are no personal engravings on the back of this perfect case as it is with a mirror finish. A pouch is added no extra charge. Clean and well running is this Illinois Burlington special pocket watch with a nice original clean enamel dial :-)

500.00 USD

HAMILTON  MODEL 912, 12 SIZE SERVICED POCKET WATCH

STOCK NUMBER # HAMILTON850------This a is a nice clean Hamilton pocket watch with a Hamilton metal dial in a gold filled  Hamilton signed case. The model for this gem is Hamilton 912 with 17 clean and inspected jewels. The case across is 45mm. The back of the case has an engraving and this case is clean and in 75% clean condition. The serial number is on the inside of this gold filled cuvette and it is 825,747 and this is a signed Hamilton case. The serial number on this 12 size stem wind and stem set model is 3,291,853 which places this Lancaster PA Hamilton made pocket watch to the year 1938. This is a slim elegant piece that can be worn in any pocket with ease. A pouch will be added no extra charge. On a closing note the crystal is glass and the hands are original.

350.00 USD

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WALTHAM GOLD FILLED AND FULLY SERVICED 15 JEWELS

IMPORTANT CANADIAN POCKET WATCH.
STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM6034------ Here are some quick details to this serviced Waltham as I want you to understand the importance of this historical piece.  Gold filled case, stem wind and stem set. This is a 16 size and there are 15 jewels to this Waltham movement. The 15 jewels as you noticed are in gold jewel raised settings. The serial number for this Waltham is 20,828,948 and it was produced in the year  1915 the year this Past member of Parliament was enlisted for the first world war. Please read on......,

SOLD ;-)

Major Alex Mackenzie

Wallace St., Woodbridge, Ontario

A wee son was born on November 1, 1885,
to Donald and Lydia Ann Mackenzie in an area of Woodbridge known as Brownsville to folks back then. He
attended Woodbridge Public School with his brother Donald Ross, and his sisters Anne and Florence. They did
their farm chores before and after school and talked with each other about the Woodbridge Fair.
Two highlights from his early life are: a handshake from Sir John A. McDonald, Canada's first Prime
Minister, and a horse and buggy ride with his father in 1890 to the parliament buildings which were still under
construction. As a young man, Alexander, known to his friends as Lex, enlisted in the Governor-General's Body
Guards. When the war broke out in 1914, he transferred to the Fourth Canadian Rifles and, in 1915, he went
overseas. In less than two years, he rose to the rank of Major because of the bravery and leadership he displayed
in action at The Somme in 1916 and at the battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. He was severely wounded at Vimy Ridge. In
his 82nd year, he was quoted as saying, I have seen enough suffering, but I think everybody should be ready
to defend his country.
The Woodbridge Memorial Tower, built in 1924, and the Woodbridge Memorial Arena, built in 1951,
were two projects he felt very deeply about. His brother, Donald Ross, died in a World War I battlefield in Europe.
Canadian children are taught in schools the importance of Remembrance Day, November 11th.
Major MacKenzie died in 1970, having served his country for 23 years as a member of Parliament. His time
in office was associated with four Canadian prime ministers. His family home, a 1837 log cabin, was moved
to Black Creek Pioneer Village. Maple Side Road was renamed Major MacKenzie Drive, a school south of
Kleinburg was named MacKenzie Sr. Public School, and there is a historic cairn at Hwy. 400  9. Lex donated
the property that the Legion is built on in memory of his brother, and Woodbridge Branch 414 of the Royal
Canadian Legion still proudly bears the MacKenzie name.

ELGIN KEY WIND "B. W. RAYMOND" EARLY SERIAL NUMBER COIN SILVER CASE AND SERVICED

STOCK NUMBER # ELGIN7222------The year this piece was produced at the Elgin watch factories in 1871 the same year of the great Chicago fire, the Chinese massacre and this National Elgin pocket watch so it is in great company as history goes. The case is "Duber" signed and it is coin silver or 800% pure. The case serial number is 159,871 and very clean. The dial is enamel and original to this piece, as well the dial is pinned onto this movement which indeed proves this piece is of vintage age. The hands are beautiful and in perfect condition as there are no cracks. The crystal was taken off only for the scan so you could get a true look at this dial. the crystal is indeed glass and perfect not a scratch. The movement is a key wind from the back and key set from the front in the middle of the minute hand you will see a squared off notch and the key fits into this part and when you turn the key the hands will move. The serial number for this Elgin is an astounding low 126,138. The jewels have all been cleaned and oiled. Both cap jewels were removed and cleaned  the old fashion way as in all our pieces...PROPERLY! There are 15 jewels to this B. W. Raymond Elgin pocket watch and again it runs very well and keeps decent time for a civil war era pocket watch and truly the condition is mind blowing!

850.00 USD

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