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by Christopher E
Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:41 am
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help wanted!
Replies: 13
Views: 11164

Re: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help want

Dognose, thanks for hanging in there! :) and... I wish - it would have been 115 - but Im afraid its just a plain "15" judging from the hi-res images. (even though I see the shadow that could have suggested an additional 1) I've sifted through the internet trying to find any object or refer...
by Christopher E
Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:15 am
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help wanted!
Replies: 13
Views: 11164

Re: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help want

So - managed to take some more pictures. The movement has no numbers other than what appears to be a handscribed: "2" just below the adjuster. The case compensates for that with all kinds of handscribed codes - some which are hard to make out (I hope i interpreted them all correct) - if so...
by Christopher E
Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help wanted!
Replies: 13
Views: 11164

Re: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help want

Oel - you're most helpful - thank you so much! I opened the case earlier today and - wow!? I found at least 9 different numbers scribed inside the case - and a Poincon De Maitre no 2 - The hammer with a handle - with number 15 ( or maybe 10? - its very small I couldnt make it out and didnt have a go...
by Christopher E
Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:53 am
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help wanted!
Replies: 13
Views: 11164

Re: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help want

Thanks for chipping in. Knowledge is a great thing!!! On further thought maybe the "c" is for La Chaux-au-Fond? - since all the upper markings are dedicated to gold quality? I've managed a few better pictures - se below. What looks like a bird sitting on a "u" could possibly be a...
by Christopher E
Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:07 am
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help wanted!
Replies: 13
Views: 11164

European goldwatch with unidentified hallmark. Help wanted!

I have got a european wristwatch that belonged to one of my close relatives. Its a rectangular and very nicely crafted watch - but with no name on the dial - it was bought first hand by him,maybe in the 1920-30's - probably in Austria, Switzerland or Germany. Havent opened it so I don't know the mak...

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