Help needed identifying Pocket watch marks

[wiganrl]

Hi all, i have got a pocket watch case that i am trying to identify but some confusion as to its age and other markings.
I have found out that its a piece from Chester (i hope) and i have 2 possible ages for it: 1762 or 1875 or i could be totally wrong!
but i have read that if its dated before 1890 it should have the duty mark; should all pieces have the mark?
Also what does the number 14906 refer too?
What does the E.L 2 mean? i done some research and it maybe the mark of Emmanuel Levy but unsure if this is true.....
Alot of questions but i would appreciate any help that anyone can give me.
many thanks
Anthony

[dognose]

Hi Anthony,

Welcome to the Forum.
You are correct, it is Chester and the year is 1875, watchcases at this time were exempt from Duty, so no Duty mark required.
14906 would just be a serial number or a pattern number, EL is probably the watchcase maker, but is unknown to me.
Hope this helps.

Trev.

[2209patrick]

Your watch case was made by Edwin Lee.
He entered this incuse cut E.L mark in Chester March 7, 1873.



Source:"Watch Case Makers of England" by Philip T. Priestley.

Pat.

[wiganrl]

hi to Trev and Pat and thanks very much for your reply. I am quite chuffed that my first piece of silverware turns out to be 133 years old i got the bug now and will be looking for more pocket watches...many thanks

[kerangoumar]

the number 14906 refers to the case - all sections of the case should have the same number.