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Illinois 18S 11J lever set (LS) Geo. Washington P&K grade 2 pocket watch #126442, handsome gilt full plate transition-model movement with an elaborately engraved balance bridge and a brushed finish, marked "Geo. Washington P & K" which may be a grade specification or a jewelers' mark, unmarked single sunk (SS) porcelain enamel dial with large Roman numerals and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register has a few very small faint hairlines, blue steel spade & whip style hands, attractive white base metal (WBM) smooth polish hunting case (HC) with an large fancy blank monogram shield surrounded by engraved leaves and curls on one side, gold hinges and a heavy bow, this case has only housed this movement however it is likely a replacement, case is showing normal moderate wear overall but does have some spots of discoloration, especially around the monogram shield, additionally the front case cover does secure tightly to the frame when closed however the lift spring is worn and does not lift the cover very far when the crown is depressed, measures approx. 55mm diameter x 76mm in length x 18mm thick. A high quality watch for its time as the industry moved away from key wind watches into the more desirable pendant set designs, an attractive Illinois from the 1870s in very good overall condition!

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