Great yard sale find! Antique 18th century sliver pocket watch!! Need help!!!

luke_00

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luke_00

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The only things i know is that the watch was made in 1798 according the to hallmark and the silver smith that made it was John Wintle.
 

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That's when the case was made.

The watch appears to pre-date the case.
 

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Wow ! That is a seriously excellent watch ! I know next to nothing about it - I'm guessing you picked this up pretty cheap ?
 

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luke_00

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yeah i was out doing some antique hunting and i picked this up for 30$
 

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luke_00

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Thanks for the info
 

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Outstanding bargain. It is a beautiful watch.
 

CincinnatiKid

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Yup, great tic tock.
Post your thread in "antiques n collectables" for more answers.
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You should also post this in the Garage sale finds forum. There people there that will help you out also, Great find!
 

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That is pretty awesome! Amazing that an item that advanced and technical was available that long ago, so many moving parts that have to work together.

If I saw that I could probably not take out the money any faster!
 

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