Short cellar hunt produces a silver pocket watch.

prolab69

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Oct 8, 2007
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Had a short 2hr hunt at a cellar hole this morning, wanted to use the cool morning temp to avoid the bug mass. Did walk away with a nice silver pocket watch. no jewels or precision craftsmanship,
just a silver case with rusted guts.
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Nice case! Even though it's a bit dinged up you could probably get it restored and new guts put in and have a nice watch to keep track of your hunting time.....
 

Have you ever tried Citronella oil to keep the bugs off they hate the smell its a natural repellent you can find it online my Grandmother used to put it on us kids and we never got bitten.
 

That is an outstanding find ! On the inside of the lid do you have some hallmarks that you can show close ups of ? Dating is
very possible - and the makers as well !
 

Great silver find i like the Nautical art work on that watch :icon_thumleft: Jim
 

That is a super find and finding a complete one is on my list also. I keep finding the backs only! Congrats and keep hitting that site. Sub
 

That is an outstanding find ! On the inside of the lid do you have some hallmarks that you can show close ups of ? Dating is
very possible - and the makers as well !
no hallmarks, just 2 sets of numbers 5 digits long.
 

Nice find Prolab. I love those cellar holes. It's amazing to see what people have lost or left behind. For some reason the black flies were almost non exixistant this year, but the ticks are making up for them.
 

Wow! Great find, congratulations!!! :hello2:
 

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