Antique 16S Burlington Special 19J Manual Movement Pocket Watch # 1549887, signed. Etched design of a medieval knight in armor on the front. 2.75 in. L x 2 in. W. Seconds dial, Hour and minute hands. Tests positive for at least 10k gold, possibly 12K gold. Watch circa 1909 - ca. 1917, based in Chicago, Illinois & Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. This is an early 20th century Burlington Special manual dial Watch , signed on the dial , based on the Illinois Model 5 and Model 9. The 19-jewel watches were discontinued in 1917. Property of 5th Ave, Manhattan, NY EstateGold filled Burlington Special Pocket Watch, Antique 16S Burlington Special 19J Manual Pocket Watch # 1549887, antique jewelry, Fob watch, mens jewelry and accessories, Antique Burlington Special Manual Pocket Watch,Burlington Watch Company, Illinois Watch, Illinois Watch Co, 10k gold filled 12k gold filled pocket fob Watch, cocktail jewelry accessory, Luxury Fob Watch, The Burlington Watch Company was a mail-order sales company of high quality pocket watches. By selling directly to the consumer via an installment plan, they were able to lower the cost to the consumer. The majority of watches sold by Burlington were privately labeled movements made under contract by the Illinois Watch Company i.e. they are Illinois watches. Most American Burlington watches were sold in Burlington-signed gold-filled cases of good quality.http://www.pocketwatchrepair.com/histories/burlington.html