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Found Pocket Watch Tonight [Any Help w/ Identification?]

N

nhagan

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Took the daughter to a dance class tonight and had a half an hour to swing the coil. Ran across the street to a little lot and hit this first target of the night. Dug down quite a ways 4-5" then hit a layer of sand for about an inch or two then back to dirt it was kind of odd and I about gave up digging 7+ inches down there. Then I threw the probe in there and noticed I was about there. Pulled this thing out. It was pretty crusty but threw some naval jelly on the back of it and just wiped it away to reveal this figure with a shield. I do not know much about pocket watch manufactures but would love some more info on this one if anyone knows. Thanks so much in advance. Hope others are out there enjoying the weather and getting some digging in this week!

Neil
 
That's a cool find Neal. Is there any way you can open it up to get the maker? That's a good size for a pocket watch. Or does it just look bigger from the picture? Thanks for sharing and HH, Nancy
 
Here are a couple more shots after another round of naval jelly..

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I will try to clean up the inside of the case

Neil
 
Too cool Nancy.. well I got it opened there is all kinds of info inside this thing.. It is unreal how small of hand writing is on here. There is a spot you may be able to see in the picture where it is hand engraved one part looks like a serial number ?? the other looks like a dang date to me of 4/23/05... it is soo small with my loupe... I will have to see if I can get it in better light..


Any idea on that makers mark? 'Cylindre'???
Neil
 
Sure is a pretty one what ever it is.
 
That is an AWESOME find!!! Its sure looks pretty old to me! Its looking like it will be another great month for the F.O.M. displays at the next meeting.
 
I will quit with the pics already haha... I tried to hold up the loupe and take pics. There is very tiny engravings all around this thing. I am sure they mean something to someone but they are pretty tough to read. Interesting none the less.

Neil
 
This site and post might get you close to what you have.

http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?73204-Oversize-Saxonia-nickel-pocket-watch-Dresden

My best guess is a German nickel watch from the early 1900's
 
Funny you posted that I registered there not long ago hoping to get some more information on it..

Neil
 
Here is some info that 'Squite' (A member of the nawcc forum) posted after reviewing the pics.
"Well, it's a case that held a 4-jewel cylinder key-wound movement, most likely Swiss. The scratch marks are watchmaker's service marks, and do little to nothing to assist with identification. If there are any hallmarks on the interior surfaces (like a bird or a standing bear mark), that would help date the watch to the period from 1882-1934, in addition to telling us what material it's made from. If there aren't those marks present, it is more likely from the period 1860-1880, which is a more sensible period for the key-wound movements, anyway."

I do not see any other hallmarks or markings of any kind I may try and clean up the rest of what is left of the 'guts' to this watch and see if that helps with identification. Either way the artwork on this thing is pretty darn cool..

Neil
 
Neal, I am extremely excited about your find. The pictures are top notch and I am wondering if the names on it are the ones that have repaired it in it's day. I have an old watch that the jewelers have signed and dated when it was repaired. I'm sure some of the numbers are a serial number or maybe a part number that was replaced. The "stamped" numbers have a significant meaning, but what?? This watch has got me going and it's one beautiful find! I'm hoping that someone will know more about it. If Mr. Gangloff was still here in Eureka, he might be able to help you, but I don't even know if he's still living. Metamora doesn't have a jewelers, but maybe Russ in Roanoke might have a clue. I know he repairs watches, etc.

The more I look at it the more I'm thinking that the Cylendr??, is the owner, maybe the first name of that someone special that it was given to. Then underneath that is the maker of the watch. I can't quite figure what that says. This is one cool find! :clapping: PLEASE, if you find out anything more, let us know. BIG congrats again on the watch. HH, Nancy
 
You know Nancy maybe if I make it to Washington in the next couple of days I will run it into Foster jewelry. I know there is an older gentleman there (hoping he is still around) who may have some info on it.

Neil
 
Oh yes, Mr. Foster might know some info on it also. Good thinking! HH, Nancy
 
Here is close as I can find..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19c-ANTIQUE-POCKET-WATCH-SWISS-MADE-8-RUBIS-CYLINDRE-SILVER-/320980392836?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item4abbec1b84

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very cool

Neil
 
If Mr. Foster has any info on the watch, please let us know too. We're all dying to find out more about it. Last night on Pawn Stars they had a key wound pocket watch and he said they date back before the 1900's. So very cool! :thumbup: HH, Nancy
 
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