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Newly Discovered 18-Size Bunn Special Variant

By Richard Thomas

Research and Photos Provided by Richard Thomas. Illinois Bunn SpecialSerial #1256308Image Courtesy of Richard Thomas Illinois 18s, 21j, “Bunn Special”, s/n: 1256308, ca 1895: Undocumented Movement Marking? From 1894 (open face) and 1893 through 1895 (hunting case), Illinois introduced a new 21j, 18s, full plate...

Adjustments to Estimated Total Production for Elgin’s 18-Size “Veritas Model” (Model 8)

By Nathan Moore

Sales of Elgin’s 18-Size “Veritas Model” began to suffer in the 1910s as the market trended toward smaller watches. When the model was officially retired, existing inventory was sold to.

Analysis , Announcements , Discoveries , Horology News , Seth Thomas

The Seth Thomas Grade 291: 18-Size, Model 5, Two-Tone, 21 Jewels – Reclassified From Research Grade 280

By Nathan Moore

The lack of factory records for Seth Thomas has been a challenge for researchers and collectors alike. Fortunately, serial lookup engines have been created using observations from surviving watches, allowing.

[Updated] Civil War Era Waltham Watch with Faked Robert E. Lee Inscription

By Nathan Moore

In Auctions , Civil War , Famous Watches , History , Horology News , Waltham

[May 29, 2020] Update: After bringing this research to the attention of Dix Noonan Web, the McLean/Lee watch has been removed from the June 9th auction. Dix Noonan Web Response: Thank you for contacting us, and for the chance to respond to your research.We at...