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

[luke_00]

 

[luke_00]

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.

 

[OWK]

That's when the case was made.

The watch appears to pre-date the case.

 

[Argentium]

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

 

[luke_00]

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

 

[luke_00]

Thanks for the info

 

[SusanMN]

Outstanding bargain. It is a beautiful watch.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Yup, great tic tock.
Post your thread in "antiques n collectables" for more answers.
GL
Peace ✌

 

[Rodbuster209]

You should also post this in the Garage sale finds forum. There people there that will help you out also, Great find!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

The movement looks like "Stoakes of London". 1750 to 1775

Here, pretty much, is yours.




Antique Stoakes London Verge Fusse-repose Silver Hallmarked Pocket Watch-c1700?s | Best Antique Watches

Here's one (3/4 down the page).


Antique Watches & Jewelry from Ashland Investments

 

[coinman123]

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!