please help

[zlhiker]

hello, my friend has a pocket watch,there is 14C on the back case .someone said it is gold .that mean 14K gold .but someone said it is plated gold ."C" mean plate . please tell us ,is it gold or not ? if it is gold ,please tell me which country mark and period ,thanks

[oel]

Hi welcome,

14C is not a hallmark for gold but perhaps could indicate 14Kgold-plated or 14Kgold filled.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold-filled_jewelry

Oel

[Francais]

I would recommend posting more pictures of the watch, as I don't think the mark will tell you the answer on its own.
Maurice

[zlhiker]

thanks .