Antique 1879 Illinois IOWA WATCH CO American Grade 7j Key Wind Watch Runs
Very interesting early Illinois antique key wind and set. Movement is marked Iowa Watch company and is a gilt gold seven jewel American grade serial number 196701 circa 1879 making this watch almost 150 years old. Movement runs but I have not checked it for timekeeping. Very nice original Iowa watch Company dial with nice original hands. Case is unusual buckeye nickel silver hunting case in good working order but does have some initials scratched on the back cover. A very attractive good working case. Comes with a key. Please see for more information and condition. A very interesting watch I believe for a jeweler and Watch company out of Davenport Iowa. A great watch for the Civil War reenactor or antique pocket Watch Collector.