Remontoir pocket watch i inherited this remontoir pocket watch when my pop passed away and i would really like to know a little bit more about it, such as the maker, what year it was made in, if it has any value, although i am not looking to sell it but would like to know just out of curiosity. How to read english hallmarks antique pocket watch. Hailed as the duke and duchess of the antiques world, they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Guide to hallmarks antiques trade gazette art, antique. Waltham pocket watch case identification nawcc message board. Often the watchmakers name will also be engraved on the inside of the case back. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Hallmarking of watches incorporation of goldsmiths. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. May, 2012 i love the vintage pocketbooks of by gone years much more than those of today.
These are not official british or swiss hallmarks, they are marks that the case maker has put onto the case that look sufficiently official that british customs and customers in britain would be convinced that the case was in fact nine carat gold. Sterling silver pair case pocket watch, diameter excluding the crown is appr. A sidewinder pocket watch has no cover over the face and it. Shop by year of manufacture such as 18901899, 18801889, 1920now. For purposes of assigning a date, bulova watches break down nicely into three basic groups. This how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. Manufacturing techniques were pushed to their limits in making small watches. Most often these marks are found stamped into the metal of the main plate under the balance wheel, or in older watches on the main plate under the dial. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. I will post nd class to save the buyer a bit of money. See more ideas about vintage purses, vintage handbags and vintage bags. In 2000, case developed a dating system using an old style case xx stamp along with a mix of dots and xs both above the case xx symbol and below.
Feb 15, 2018 display your pocket watch collection in pocket watch display domes or pocket watch display cases. I took delivery of an antique siduna swiss pocket watch in 800 silver, the. An antique silver pocket watch goes with anything you could imagine wearing. Hamilton 16s 22j 4992b military open face leverset base hamilton 16s 22j 4992b military open fac hamilton 4992b g. I have an antique deuber special pocket watch inscribed with. For european pocket watch cases, since the early 1600s, all solid precious metals were hallmarked.
The marks are the best indication of the actual movement manufacturer. Once you have armed your self with the information about your watch, you can go to the information pages to determine the age of the watch. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad. British import hallmarks in watch cases by david boettcher. The rich history of all the many companies that made them through the early years will be found here as well as many fine examples of the cutlers art. Elgin full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Learn how to tell if your watch case is gold or goldplated. These watches are part of his estate we have been directed to sell by the executor of his estate. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. No clear hallmarks on the inner case as they are worn, and. Describes most commonly used metals for vintage watch cases. A silver pocket watch clues about its makers philosophy medium. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. You can choose different colors of bottom bracket and chain,there is black,silver,brass,golden.
How to identify the hallmarks on an old pocket watch antique watches jewelry. The crown mark in the image is stamped twice inside the case back. There are two main styles of pocket watch, the huntercase pocket watch and the. Up for your consideration is an impressive antique 1890 hampden dueber. Pocketwatch 101 materials used in pocketwatch cases.
Identifying a vintage pocket watch, with few exceptions, is easy and requires few or no tools. Some of the pages will be able to provide additional information. Solid 14k gold antique 1917 waltham 17j hunters case pocket watch model. Have a key wind pocket watch,identification marks cylindre 8 rubis o. Buy dueber watch co steel hunting case pocket watch with swiss movement, roman numerals and other pocket watches at.
Please use appropriate caution with vendor sites which do not provide locations or phone numbers. Vintage pocket watches from the late 19th century through the 1950s are well marked with the watchmakers logo embossed on the dial and engraved on the movement. London date letter chart online encyclopedia of silver marks. We look forward to working with you on your repair. This forum is dedicated to the discussion and display of old knives. My second photo shows the waltham mark only, and i have been assured by knowledgeable people here that this is a 10k solid gold case. Identification of types identification of makers identification services dating of timepieces bottom. The american case manufacturers used their trademarks on cases they made, hence you can tell from these marks and a few reference check from trademark books what the metal is. Pair it with a pair of overalls and slip on a conductors hat, and you could be the train engineer, but slip it into the pocket of a pair of diesel jeans with a crisp white buttondown shirt, and you have created something romantic and sexy at the same time.
Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches identifying pocket watches and pocket watch case types while we cant make you into an antique watch expert with just a few web pages, we hope we can share a little of our knowledge in order to help you learn more about your vintage or antique watch. The case does not have 14k anywhere so is the mark dueber warranted 20 years solid 14k. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. The first step is to determine what type of watch you have. Those three date ranges are differentiated by the presence or absence of certain case and movement markings as well as the nature of any such markings, as explained below. Assay offices published guide detailing many of the fakes and forgeries. Call 6037324000 for the finest antique handguns for sale from down east antiques. An open face pocket watch has no cover over the face and it winds at the 12 oclock position. If there is an accompanying mark as shown on my first photo below this would show that the case is 14k solid gold.
Identification of british clock types from brian loomes. Antique beaded purses is a collection of hand bags made of beads. Help with dueber case marking solid or gf the ebay community. Estate sales unlimited antique pocket watch auction page 2. So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886. There are a few web sites out there that are about wrist watches, some about pocket watches too, but ive struggled to come across many that have enough information in the one place to be of much use.
Hampden movements were frequently offered factory fitted into dueber cases. Elgin 1897, 6s, 7j, gold filled full hunter pocket watch running. For clarity this picture does not include the sponsors mark, but a set of british hallmarks is not valid without a sponsors mark. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it. Weighing 85 grams, it has a manual hand wind movement, solid 18k rose gold case and was sold with a handmade wooden leatherbound box. Unfollow pocket watch display cases to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Estate sales unlimited shall be the sole arbitrator in case of any disputed bid. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. At the time he was working on the book british watchcase gold and silver marks 1670 to 1970. It has a closed cover over the face of the pocket watch. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Their bylined column is the longestrunning syndicated weekly column in the country, distributed to more than 150 newspapers. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki.
Prior to the 1960s, the inside of the case back will typically be marked with cased and timed by the elgin national watch co. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for pocket knives. The item rare antique diamond and ruby 14k gold case swiss pocket watch ca880s is in sale since thursday, march 21, 2019. Swiss hallmarks and other marks found in watch cases. Lifting the cover reveals the case back, that is engraved with qualite extra, precision. Pocket watch identification and value guide learn about jewels, adjustments, and top brands. There may be some variations in backgrounds during the late 19th century, especially on watch cases. This was the perfect answer to showcase and store my antique pocket watches. See more ideas about pocket watch, watch display case and watch display. Check out our antique pocket watch case selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Our wide selection is eligible for case engraved canton watch dueber pocket.
The first addition to the siduna hall, a 800 silver pocket watch, tells a. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Pocketwatch 101 how to identify pocket watch case types. Antiques atlas english antique and vintage pocket watches. Identifying vintage clocks depending on vital attributes from ezine articles. Following on from my hallmarks article, this is a guide explaining how to properly read some of the many hallmarks you will find. They stayed separate until about 1925 when the companies were legally merged. Enjoy seeing your pocket watch in a dome or case, while keeping it protected at the same time. The presence of a signed crown will add another piece to the puzzle, however, they were not used for all, or even the. Identification of clockwatch models and makers and when they were made. Philip has also written books on watch case sponsors marks covering the earlier period of 1631 1720 and the watch case maker dennison. The only improvement i could suggest is more room for the chains and fobs. The collectors guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives levine, bernard r.
I picked up a waltham hunters pocket watch at an auction recently. Antique elgin 0s 14 gold filled hunter pocket watch caseone quarter 14k 21g. These are beautiful pieces and weve enjoy working on them. Marks found in watch cases such as hallmarks, sponsors mark, date letter, assay office. These are not official british or swiss hallmarks, they are marks that the case maker has put onto the case that look sufficiently official that british customs and customers in britain would be. Sheffield date marks antique glass, antique jewelry. A hunting case pocket watch has a closed case that goes over the face of the watch. The majority of antique and vintage huntercase watches have the lidhinges at the 9. How to take out pocket watch movement from its case. The buyers premium is a fee traditionally charged by auction houses on the sale of fine goods.
Date letter search facility for birmingham hallmarks. I inherited this remontoir pocket watch when my pop passed away and i would really like to know a little bit more about it, such as the maker, what year it was made in, if it has any value, although i am not looking to sell it but would like to know just out of curiosity. Antique pocket watch auction estate sales unlimited is liquidating the personal collection of a long time watch collectorenthusiast. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues.
The collectors guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives. The trademark in your photo is one of the correct marks for the waltham watch case co. The antique pocket watch site has a table of serial numbers and manufacturing marks to help determine the exact year the watch was made see related links, below. Decoration is added to the four corners in the case of rectangle. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Handmade antique pocket watchmens quartz round watch. Find the perfect deal for elgin full hunter antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay.
Except for sites in the nawcc domains, the nawcc does not endorse any of these sites or the products or services that may be offered. Ive recently started collecting and repairing antique pocket watches and am having a difficult time identifying the pocket watch cases. Share pictures of your old knives and your knowledge here. The serial number on the watch has nothing to do with a. Get the best deals on full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online. Identification of types of timepieces antique clocks identification and price guide. Nov 27, 2015 this how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. Pocket watch cases for sale in uk view 80 bargains. The watch case is engraved and set with five single cut nice white faceup round diamonds, estimated at. There is a reasonably priced pocket version available that shows the different.
We offer a wide variety pistols for any antique gun collector. Case back solid back featuring all the necessary markings on it. The case back can also provide insight into the manufacturer. The largest website for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks.
Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. Vintage and antique watch how to information by renaissance watch repair, provides a large amount of info on identifying, dating, evaluating vintage pocket watches specific makes or styles how to identify an original simon willard clock by ben e fulbright, adobe acrobat 23kb. Following a successful conclusion to one of the largest cases of its type in years, a serial forger was jailed in 2008 for the faking and forging of antique silver makers marks. Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique. Web horology message board the pocket watch industry american pocket watch case companies.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached. The global marketplace for vintage and handmade items. How to identify vintage pocket watches our pastimes. The american case manufacturers used their trademarks on cases they made, hence you can tell from these marks and a few reference check from trademark. This is the watch face that mimics the antique gold pocket watch. Estate sales unlimited antique pocket watch auction page 3.
A rare four barrelled tap action flintlock pistol by w. Colt 1st model deringer sn 1808 out of 6,500 built 1870 to 1890. Dial names, except in the case of american watches, are often of little use in identifying the maker. Pocket watch case 14k gold filled hunter case size 6s.