Can anybody give me some info on a pocket watch

[Crazycatlover]

I was handed down a pocket watch from my great grandfather I'm having trouble finding any information on it. I can tell you it looks as if it says Carter and the number 6186 are on the case and the inside ? If you need pics or more info you can private message me thanx

 

[Crazycatlover]

O and it is a males pocket watch

 

[Skutt50]

Welcome to the board.....

Why not post some pictures here?

Klick on the fourth icon from the right in the header of your posting and upload some sharp pictures of the dial, movement and any markings on the inside of the casing.....

If you have problems uploading large pictures you can try to open them in paint and then "save as". That "saved as" picture usually uploads without any problems!

 

[MartyR]

I can tell you it looks as if it says Carter ...

Well let's all hope it says Cartier Yes, CCL, do post some pictures here!

 

[Crazycatlover]

As Im on my phone I can't seem to
Post pics have posted a couple on the Facebook page what I have worked out so far is it's 1869 year of manufacture on the inside it is engraved Henry Carter along with other engravings with the numbers 6186 on the inside of casing and on watch it has 2 keys and is fully functional also has London written on inside of watch any ideas

 

[MartyR]

any ideas

Nope, not without photos

 

[Crazycatlover]

Does anybody want to do me a favor and give me an email address I can send the pics to and you could upload them for me ? I just can't get them to upload

 

[sderek]

I just sent you a pm.

 

[Crazycatlover]

Thanx have sent them to your email if you could upload them for me that would be great

 

[sderek]

Here you go!

 

[Crazycatlover]

Thank you so much, ok so here are the pics above of my watch can anyone tell me a bit about it ?

 

[MartyR]

CCL, unfortunately your photos aren't good quality. The two important ones are the hallmarks and the movement. You need to take the photo in natural light or floodlight (no flashgun!) and avoid reflection, and you need to use the macro feature on your camera to get close-up focus. Also, we need to see the whole movement and not just the signature section. Do you think you could try again with these two?

The heradlic device engraved on the back cover may prove interesting. Can you see what the fist is holding? Sticks of corn?

 

[John Pavlik]

The watch movement is typical English fusee from I would say 1869, like you have mentioned.. There are many Henry Carters listed in Loomes, could be a long family of watch makers/ retailers..I would venture to say the movement has 7 jewels and a lever escapement.. housed in a Sterling Silver case.. Looks to be a nice example, does it run when wound?? Not a hugly valuable watch, but with family history, the watch can not be replaced...Keep the heritage going .......

 

[Crazycatlover]

Thanyou for your replys yes it runs when wound and I will do my best to take some better pics

 

[Crazycatlover]

Thand for the coments so far still trying to organise some better pictures