Illinois
Illinois Grade 140
Grade 140 is a 7 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Illinois. The size 6s, Model 1 movement features a Gilt finish. Illinois introduced this particular grade to the market Spring 1888. Illinois manufactured a total of 67,350 Grade 140 movements in 85 distinctive runs.
Grade 140 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 6s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 7 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 1 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | No |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 6s-M1-7j-HGL |
Grade 140 Production Info
| Total Production | 67,350 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 85 |
| Introduced | Spring 1888 |
| Production Years | 1886-1903 |
| First Serial | 646,001 |
| Last Serial | 1,700,000 |
| Largest Run | 8,300 |
| Smallest Run | 100 |
Research Notes
The Grade 140 was a 6-Size Gilt movement with 7 Jewels.
Some movements have been observed with a special gilt-damaskeened finish instead of the standard gilded finish. These are rather uncommon relative to the total production of the Grade 140.
(#757255 Verified with Gilt Damaskeened Finish).