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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Currier

Mixed Run: Currier (11-Jewel) and Hoyt (9-Jewel) Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

J. S. Gerard - Woodbridge, Cal.
Geo. M. Fry - Hubbard, Ogn.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 48753 Question Mark
Grade: Currier Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1880 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 31 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,700 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Scribed Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Currier
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 73.G15.18S73.181M60.A60.K60.11J13 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.92 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.368% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.67%) Question Mark
Research Note: #48970: Verified as Private Label Marked "J. S. Gerard - Woodbridge, Cal." with 11-Jewels. Multiple 9-Jewel Hoyt Grade movements have been reported in this run. Earlier serial numbers appear to be Hoyt while later numbers are Currier.

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


CJEmpire3 111 · May 22, 2024

Serial Number 49084 was reported as accurate.

dholmes Supporter 27 · April 9, 2022

Serial Number 48782 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Hoyt not a Currier
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 48518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 49091 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hoyt to Currier
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · August 11, 2018

Serial Number 49040 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hoyt to Currier
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · May 17, 2018

Serial Number 48947 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hoyt to Currier
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · May 23, 2017

Serial Number 48856 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 11 jewel Currier.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hoyt to Currier
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · December 24, 2015

Serial Number 48753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial Number 48753 is a Hoyt, not a Currier.
Also, it was previously reported by someone else
that 48620 is a Hoyt, not a Currier. I wish you
would unlock the value designation for the grade
on my collection page so I could enter the correct
grade. Thanks!

Anonymous · September 16, 2015

Serial Number 48856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2015

Serial Number 48692 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · August 22, 2015

Serial Number 48753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also, the Hoyt is a 9 jewel watch, not 11 jewel
like the Currier.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · August 18, 2015

Serial Number 48753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial #48753 is a "Hoyt" grade, not a "Currier".

Anonymous · March 27, 2014

Serial Number 48620 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade; holt
I believe my watch is a 9 jewel

Anonymous · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 48628 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch