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Submitted by Joseph on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 16:12.

Group for discussing and meeting other people interested in collecting wristwatches, pocket watches, and clocks

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Waltham Hunter Case 15 Jewel Pocketwatch

Submitted by Darbywatch on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 20:24.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

Gold Filled

Marks or Signature

No after-market engraving.Fancy floral design with sailboat in front of mountains on rear cover.

Date Made

1903

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

1 7/8" total.1 1/2" face.

Weight

2.903 oz.

Condition

Good

History

My grandmothers fathers watch.runs great.never serviced.He used it as the President of the Cotton Exchange in Augusta,Ga.Never out of familys' possession.Case # is 7927384.Action # is 12236759.

Description

  • 1903 Waltham Hunter Case Pocketwatch
  • Uninitialed
  • Floral Design on Front and Back
  • Tiny Sailboat on Waves in front of Mountains inside rear design
  • 15 Jewel
  • Inside Face Cover,Outer Back Cover,and Inner Back Cover Serial # 7297384
  • Mechanism Action Cover Serial # 12236759
  • Outer Back Cover "Keystone Watchcase with Trademark and Scales"
  • Mechanism Action Cover "GUARANTEED 25 YEARS around J.BOSS above Keystone Trademark
  • Mechanism Action Cover " A.W.W. Co. above WALTHAM,MASS."above "15 Jewels"
  • One Family Posession since purchased
  • Has NEVER stopped working
  • As far as I know never serviced
  •  Original owner President of the Augusta, Ga. Cotton Exchange
  • Arabic Numerals on Face
  • In storage since original owners death
  • My Grandmothers' Fathers" Watch

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Front Cover
Back Cover
Face
Back Cover
Dust Cover/Action

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Need help with a bowl

Submitted by thepottersloft on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 20:53.
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Hello, is anyone here?  This place seems to be empty.  Can someone take a look at the bowl I posted and let me know if you know anything about it.

Thanks, TPL

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Sugar or Candy Bowl

Submitted by thepottersloft on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 17:30.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

porcelain?

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

4.00

Size and Dimension

5 1/2" tall with lid and 14 1/2" round

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Bought at an estate sell

Description

This little bowl is made in Italy and in good shape.  Just a little worn on rim at bottom. I don't want to sell until I know it's worth.  I may just keep it if it's not worth much:)

Thanks, TPL

 

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Waterbury Clock - Forum

Submitted by weeirishgurlaz on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 13:27.

Category

Clocks

Medium

Wood

Marks or Signature

label on back

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

21"h x 15" w (bottom)

Weight

approx 3-4 lbs

Condition

Excellent

History

It was my Grandmother's

Description

This clock has been in my family for a very long time.  When my Grandmother passed my mother gave it to me.  It has now been in my family for 10 years.  This clock still work, still chimes has the key, very very good condition.

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Antique Clock

Submitted by dorothyolson on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 08:22.

Category

Clocks

Medium

Metal

Marks or Signature

"Bradley" on clock face

Date Made

Unknown

Price Paid (If known)

Gift

Size and Dimension

8 inches tall

Weight

1 lb

Condition

Excellent

History

This was given to me as a gift from an elderly lady whom I helped take care of. She had it for quite a long time before giving it to me.

Description

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Illinois Watch CO.

Submitted by trinalferg on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 13:24.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

silver & Gold

Marks or Signature

15 Jewels

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

less than 5lbs

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

front of  watch says made special by Illinois Watch CO. Springfield  also says 15 Jewel it looks to me as if there should be a box or some sort of case it goes in.  serial # 5004018.  there are 2 faces.  can not see other serial# beause its inside the metal box

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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7h106k (illuminated) morning glory GE alarm clock

Submitted by c.kennedy on Sun, 11/02/2008 - 09:03.

Category

Clocks

Medium

medal or silver

Marks or Signature

GE illuminated alarm

Date Made

1944

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

5"-5"

Weight

3 - 4 lbs.

Condition

Good

History

found in grand parents house. i know nothing about the clock.

Description

The clock is silver or may have been at one time made to look brass,has a nice size face,color of face is cream with black numbers,base of clock is black, the clock as 5 indented stripes on both sides,seconds hand is brass looking,also has an old light on inside to light up face of clock and light can be adjusted("on   light    off")by sliding a leaver. clock aslo has a long black cord.

back of clock reads;(top right of clock)Alarm on-pullout  off push (middle of clock,reads)GENERAL (GE,w/ little circle)ELECTRIC CLOCK

model7h106k

VOLTS 100/125 cyc 60. WA

Licenced onlt for use for whenoriginally sold M' F(SMALL RAISED 5) D(with something beside it,looks like a coma on top of a period) UNDER  UNITED  STATES  PATENTS 1430867

(NEXTLINE)1456082 1495936 1546269 1768586 2002421 2002433

(NEXT LINE) WITH INDICATOR  1615664

(next line) MADE IN U.S.A. for

(next line) GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

There are 2 crews one on each side of the above.

(left side) TIME winder (wind to the left).

(right side) ALARM flat winder (you turn to the right).

(bottom middle)  ON    LIGHT    OFF   (with slider)     Underneth clock is 2 slots on left an right (vents?).  Hole back of clock is black, w/ long black cord. 2 prong.

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front of clock.
back of clock.
showing clock w/ cord
showing side of clock.

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Clock

Submitted by shezarnie on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 21:47.

Category

Clocks

Medium

gold plated

Marks or Signature

Les freres Veulleumier des reussilles, a heart with 'ergas' written in it, a crescent on top and six stars at the bottom, also a no. 994

Date Made

Circa 1867

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Diameter - 3 1/2 inches, 1 1/2 inches thick

Weight

750g

Condition

Excellent

History

gifted to my mother a long time ago, nothing known besides

Description

24 jewels, stated as 'rubies'

Thats about it

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

This is the intricate back that opens up like a hatch
The front of the clock

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WALTHAM POCKET WATCH

Submitted by SUMCOD on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 14:30.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

SILVER

Marks or Signature

P.S BARTLETT

Date Made

FEB.19, 1884

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

FRIEND GAVE IT TO ME,WAS TOLD IT WAS GIVEN TO HIS GREAT GRANDFATHER FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICES WITH THE RAILWAY COMPANY

Description

WATCH IS AN OPEN FACE WALTHAN WATCH. PATENT DATE FEB.1884 MADE BY A.W.W.CO.WALTHAM.ON THE INSIDE OF THE BACK COVER ARE THE NUMBERS 578025 AND ANOTHER 162-H, PATENT FEB 19, 1884, #1 AND THE WORDS FAHYS ORESILVER.ALSO IN VERY FINE ENGRAVING ARE THE NUMBERS 162-H, 709E, AND 1017E. NOT QUITE SURE OF THOSE LAST NUMBERS BECAUSE IT IS SO FINE IT IS HARD TO READ. ON THE WORKING "GUTS" OF THE WATCH IS WRITTEN WALTHAM, MASS., SERIAL NUMBER 5686352, SAFETY PINION AND P.S BARTLETT.

THE FACE OF THE WATCH IS WHITE WITH ROMAN MUNERIALS WITH A SMALLER FACE ON THE BOTTOM. THERE IS A PICTURE OF A TRAIN ON THE FRONT, BUT NO MARKINGS ON THE TRAIN

THE CHAIN IS SMALL ON THE END THEM WIDENS OUT IN THE CENTER AND NARROWS AGAIN ON THE OTHER END

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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antique clock

Submitted by hudso101 on Mon, 10/27/2008 - 07:37.

Category

Clocks

Medium

cast iron

Marks or Signature

Trademark A

Date Made

mid 1800's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

mother had bought it in the 1970's

Description

what is this worth. It is in good condition and is partially made out of cast iron.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Sligh Grandfather Clock

Submitted by gdonatello on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 16:55.

Category

Clocks

Medium

wood

Marks or Signature

Sligh

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Approx 84" tall

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

I don't know much about the clock......It belonged to my mother who is sick and can't remember any of the specifics about the model or what she paid for it.  If anyone happens to know the model name and approximate value I would certainly appreciate it.

Thank you very much....

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Delftsrood Mortar and pestle

Submitted by heltrim1 on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 12:00.

Category

Ceramics & Porcelains

Medium

handpainted porcelain

Marks or Signature

Delftsrood naindpainted Holland D.B. 1643

Date Made

unknown

Price Paid (If known)

do not remember

Size and Dimension

5 inches tall and 4/2 inches in diameter, mortar is 7 inches long

Weight

do not know

Condition

Excellent

History

unknown

Description

Delftsrood Mortar and pestle with artists initials D.B. and 1643. There is a mark for the year but I do not know the meaning.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"

Bottom of pestle

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Kadin convertible purse

Submitted by rascal277 on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 18:41.

Category

Vintage Textiles & Clothing

Medium

Marks or Signature

Kadin hangtag and box

Date Made

1960's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

9x11

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

This was a gift to me,do not know alot about it.

Description

Black patent leather kadin purse with 3 different styles you can attach to the purse to make it have a different look. Just need to know the value if anyone has a idea.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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elgin pocket watch

Submitted by stella on Mon, 10/13/2008 - 19:11.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

gold?

Marks or Signature

19598918 mechnism serial number

Date Made

1916 ?

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

1 3/4 inch

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

father bought-repaired-sold watches gift from him

Description

engraved case bird flowers, grass  both sides-gold hands- face decorated with gold lace look- flower inbetween each number - works- i do not have means to insert photo- great shape no scratches - keeps time- clean no scratch on chrystal-looking to sell dont want to get ripped off  serial # 19598919     case # 8222646

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Wittnauer Ladies watch

Submitted by MCowgirl on Mon, 10/13/2008 - 12:52.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

gold

Marks or Signature

"Wittnauer" and "Swiss" on face, "Speidel pat 2689450" on band pieces

Date Made

? box it came in says "Over 75 Years of Service"

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

It was my grandmother's and my mother gave it to me when she passed in 1991.

Description

It's a gold watch with a square face. It is inared fliptop box with red crushed velvet lining. Underneath the bottom velvet is a pamplet on the care of the watch. On the face of the box are five raised pictures, four in circles and one in an octagon shaped border.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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"Calend" Depose Pocket Watch

Submitted by quickbrowndog on Sat, 10/11/2008 - 22:37.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

steel?

Marks or Signature

'calend' on face, depose acier garanti inside...

Date Made

?

Price Paid (If known)

inherited

Size and Dimension

...

Weight

...

Condition

Good

History

inherited...

Description

Dark Steel coloured pocket watch with roman numerals. Says Calend on the face and on the back has a date keeping window. Interesting movement inside. Not found another like it in my searches online. Any information on its history or value welcomed and appreciated.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Waltham Pocket Watch 1899

Submitted by quickbrowndog on Sat, 10/11/2008 - 22:31.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

Gold

Marks or Signature

Waltham

Date Made

1899

Price Paid (If known)

inherited

Size and Dimension

..

Weight

..

Condition

Good

History

inherited watch

Description

Waltham Pocket Watch Serial No. 11907832 Model 1899..engraved case with screw off glass face and back cover. Side winding (near the 3). I am very interested in the history/value of this timepiece. Have been searching online and can't find anything like it. In good condition not working - needs a clean and repair. Any info welcomed.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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14K SOLID GOLD MINT WALTHAM POCKET WATCH 24K PAINTED DIAL

Submitted by brustlhr on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 17:16.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

14K GOLD

Marks or Signature

FAHYS 14K MONARCH

Date Made

1894

Price Paid (If known)

180.00

Size and Dimension

SIZE 6 MOVEMENT 48MM

Weight

68.1 GRAMS

Condition

Mint

History

I THINK THIS IS A LADY W

Description

THE MOVEMENT IS A 1890 THE MOVEMENT IS ETCHED IN GOLD THIS HAS BEEN TESTED BY THREE JEWLERS AND ALL CONFERMS THAT THIS IS SOLID GOLD!

HAND DRAWN DAIL.

THE CASE WITHY OUT THE MOVEMENT IS 38.87 GRAMS JUST SERVICED,

 

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Item for Sale?

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Elgin pocket watch

Submitted by goldsmyth on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 17:56.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

18K yellow gold

Marks or Signature

Date Made

@1882

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Grade 92

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Owner was given watch by father who got it from his father.

Description

Serial #1181080, Grade 92, 165 - 3rd model, believed to be a size 16. Movement appears to be in immaculate condition and is running. Watch face is in almost immaculate condition with a nearly invisible hairline crack that extends from the center to the 11. Overall, watch shows very minor wear.

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Elgin movement

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Elgin pocket watch

Submitted by goldsmyth on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 14:33.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

18K yellow gold

Marks or Signature

Date Made

@1882

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Grade 92

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Owner was given watch by father who got it from his father.

Description

Serial #1181080, Grade 92, 165 - 3rd model, believed to be a size 16. Movement appears to be in immaculate condition and is running. Watch face is in almost immaculate condition with a nearly invisible hairline crack that extends from the center to the 11. Overall, watch shows very minor wear.

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Item for Sale?

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Antique Gold Gentleman's Waltham Pocket Watch

Submitted by sunsfun on Mon, 09/29/2008 - 06:13.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

14K Solid Gold Case (serial# 773042)

Marks or Signature

This Hunters Case Pocket Watch has a spectacular four tone (white, yellow, rose and ultra rare green) 14K solid gold case, decorated with a moose and flower foliate with beautiful chasing work around the edge

Date Made

Model 1899

Price Paid (If known)

This was appraised in 1980 and valued at $3,500.00 at that time.

Size and Dimension

Size 16 - Jewels 15

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

It had a written appraisel done in 1980 by Oscar Rohr, and was valued $3,500.00 at that time

Description

White Dial, Blue Steel shaped hands and subsidiary seconds.  Openeing the clam shell reveals a handsome clean movement marked A.W.W.Co. - Wlatham, Mass - 15 Jewels - Serial # 12324678

 

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Item for Sale?

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sessions clock

Submitted by putgirls on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 17:46.

Category

Clocks

Medium

wood

Marks or Signature

seesions clock no. 8330

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

9.5" at top of clock and approx 21 inches long

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

this is a sessions clock i inherited from my grandfather.  i dont know how old it is, but it is older than 40 years i believe

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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