An early 20th century Illinois Sangamo Special pocket watch
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Description
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, an early 20th century 60 hour "Sangamo Special" pocket watch, 17 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, gold wheel train, and whiplash micrometric regulator in a hinged back and bezel open face Sangamo Special case, Canadian 24 hour arabic numeral, double sunk white enamel dial with marginal minutes, and blued steel Sangamo hands, serial #4626983
Condition
CASE: Dings and small dents; Hinge with flat and lacking one plug; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Case knife scratches on cuvette; Circular gouge on interior of cuvette from barrel jewel screws; Crown with excessive lateral movement; Acrylic crystal. DIAL: A few faint hairlines. HANDS: Minor oxide and loss to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches and pin pricks on plate; Ratchet wheel with scratches; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; One case screw replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), circa 1925
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An early 20th century Illinois Sangamo Special pocket watch
Estimate $700 - $900
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