Illinois Watch Company Advertising Sign, c.1900, 19 ⅜” x 9 ¼” In addition to watches, I enjoy collecting original advertising pieces representing the American watch companies. This particular sign was.
Santa Fe Special by the Illinois Watch Company - Grade 806, 16-Size, 21 Jewels, c.1919 The “Santa Fe Special” was a popular railroad watch manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company.
“The Waterbury - Correct Time For Little Money” Advertising Trade Card, c.1890 This Victorian trade card was distributed by the Waterbury Watch Company around 1890 to advertise their non-magnetic watches..
Illinois Watch Co. Grade 409 - 12-Size, Model 3, 21 Jewels, c.1913, Serial No. 2589934 For those that have asked about the watch that was featured in the post on.
Waltham Crescent Street Model 1870: Fogg's Patent Pinion - Threaded Center Wheel Arbor The safety pinion patented by Charles W. Fogg in 1865 was a critical advancement in American horology,.
Waltham Crescent Street Model 1870: Fogg's Patent Pinion - February 14, 1865 On February 14, 1865, Charles W. Fogg received a patent for his “Safety Pinion.” While not the first.
