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     Daisysummer04gmailcom New member Username: Daisysummer04gmailcom Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2010 Rating: N/A |
My grandmother's father was an engraver and jeweler and gave this watch to her. She was born in 1896. I have no clue of its real age or value but would like to find more about the history of it. It is a real gold case that looks like a mini pocket watch but has two ends for a ribbon or something. It has a hand engraved set of letters and words: U POX and Chnk and KH8798 This is all on the lid part along with a stamped American Standard Warranteed 20 years and a picture of a shield with stripes. The number 1095277 is stamped there at the bottom. If you can tell me anything about this watch and the proper way it was to be worn, I would love it. Thanks in advance! This picture does not do this watch justice. Susan  | ||
| Gregb Advanced Member Username: Gregb Post Number: 310 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
What you have is a circa 1910 ladies' pendant watch. These were pretty common and are still frequently seen today trading on auction sites. These were some of the first wristwatches (called "wristlets", at the time) and were an adaptation of the ladies' pocket watch. A silk ribbon strap was threaded through the end pieces. If you look closely, you'll also see that one side unclips, so that the watch can also be pinned from the blouse as a pendant. Sorry, but the case is not solid gold, as you have been led to believe. The "Warranted 20 Years" imprinted on the case indicates that it is only gold-filled; a thin layer of gold sandwiched around a thick brass core. Gold-filled cases allowed the appearance of gold, but at a lower price. Over time, the gold would wear away at the high points, exposing the brass beneath. |