Marks on an old watch

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bubba48
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Marks on an old watch

Postby bubba48 » Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:43 am

Good morning.
I’m an italian collector of wristwatches and I’ve recently purchased an old watch with a sterling case.

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On the inside caseback there are some marks that I’d like to identify.

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I know that the triangle is the import mark of Birmingham, but what about the “GS” mark? And the “S” is for 1917 or what else?

Moreover on the buckle there are some more marks that I can’t identify.

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Could you help me?

Many thanks

bubba48
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Re: Marks on an old watch

Postby bubba48 » Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:43 pm

Is there anyone who can help me?? ;-)

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Re: Marks on an old watch

Postby salmoned » Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:27 am

I'll take a shot at the buckle - Lion passant, leopard head, 'c' - for London, 1918-19.

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Re: Marks on an old watch

Postby salmoned » Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:31 am

As for the watch case, I believe you have it right, with the 'GS' being the sponsor submitting the piece for marking.

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Re: Marks on an old watch

Postby 2209patrick » Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:46 am

Hello.

For the GS mark, George Stockwell's company Stockwell & Co, from 1907, is a possibility.

Pat.

bubba48
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Re: Marks on an old watch

Postby bubba48 » Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:10 pm

Many thanks


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