need some help

[vandd]

ok i recieved this pocket watch a while ago and have no clue really what it is
it is stated o the movement BOLTON 239935 J. PRESTON & CO
here are some pics to help
(*note new camera better pics*)

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u115/45114/a011.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u115/45114/a010.jpg

http://166.photobucket.com/albums/u115/45114/a012.jpg

http://166.photobucket.com/albums/u115/45114/a013.jpg

http://166.photobucket.com/albums/u115/45114/a014.jpg
Fix picture layout
2nd try

[Tom Huber]

Hi, From your pix, it can be determined that your watch is of English manufacture. It is a seven jewel keywind from the back and keyset from the front. Your case is sterling silver and the hallmark is from the Birmingham/Chester assay office. I can't find my book right now to give you the date of the hallmark stamp. Maybe someone else can give you the date to give the approximate age of your watch. I am guessing it is probably 20 century since it has the going barrel for winding and is not a fusee.

Prescott was probably the jeweler/retailer that sold the watch. I can't give you any info on the maker. I would completely disregard the watch paper inside the case that says Dueber-Hampden. Your watch has nothing to do with the Dueber-Hampden Watch Company.

It looks like a nice example of a later English key wind watch.

Tom

[vandd]

ty for the info still looking for more

[Don Dahlberg]

You case was assayed in Birmingham.

See http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham.html

But I am confused. I read the hallmark as 1817, but I would have thought that the watch was a bit later. I still need practice dating English watches, unless this is a new watch in an older case.

Don

[RON in PA]

I'm reading the case date hallmark as 1834.

[vandd]

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u115/45114/a012a.jpg
does this help?

[John Pavlik]

Preston was listed as being active around 1900.. I think the hall mark is 1893 or 1908.. Viewing the movement, it is a going barrel.. way too late of design for the early 1800's or 1830's.. The writing on the balance cock as opposed to engraving, was typical for this time period movement..the movement appears to fit the case as inteneded.. the Circle on the dial to make it appear double sunk is also a feature during this period....

[vandd]

ty for the info

[Tom Huber]

I found my book of Hallmarks. It shows the mark for 1893.

Tom