The Two-tone ribbon demaskeening on this 21 ruby jewel timepiece is remarkable.
The marked Sangamo, Illinois
Watch Co., Springfield, 21 ruby jewels, adjusted with the serial number 1540989 dating it t 1902.
The case is a
14k yellow gold filled hunting case. It is marked Dueber, Warranted 20 years. All case serial numbers are correct
and the bow is tight.
The dial is double sunk and in excellent condition with only a minor chip between the 4 and
5 position where the lever set mechanism is located.
Item #: RS0009
Illinois Watch Company
Dating back to 1869, the Illinois Watch Company produced some
of the finest and most collectable pieces in American Horology.Founded in Springfield, Illinois, the Illinois
Watch Company used more names on their movements than any other firm.In the beginning the name Illinois
Springfield Watch Company was used until 1879.Springfield Illinois Watch Company was adopted until 1885.
And finally, until the Hamilton Watch Company purchased the company in 1927, the company was merely the Illinois Watch Company.
