Hi
I am fairly new here and couldn't find a thread relating to the service papers or keepsakes that are often found in the back of English pair cased watches. If there is a thread somewhere, can someone point me in the right direction?
I have amassed a collection of these over the past few years and will post images of the more unusual ones if people would be interested. If the watch is in good working condition I'll leave the papers in.
I also have a few silk samplers that appear in the back of English watches. Presumably sewn by a loved one and then carried around as good luck charms.
Here's a few that are a bit more interesting than others:
1. An "Identification Paper" which I thought was fascinating. It would have been registered to the owner and in case of "personal accident or sudden illness" they could contact the Wilson Brothers who would notify the household. Like an emergency contact card for the late 1800's.
2. "Remember Me" Silk sampler from a Charles Cabrier watch, circa 1760.
3. "Jesus Wept" Silk sampler from a silver pair cased verge, circa 1830.
4. An intricately cut watch paper with worn portrait in the centre, circa 1840.
5. A "Remember me" Silk sampler from a silver pair cased verge, circa 1820.
6. 2 x Bartle service papers. Based in Brigg which is <10 miles from where I live. Papers dated 1863 and 1894.
7. 2 x F.Johnson service papers. Based in Lincoln an depicts Lincoln Cathedral. <15 miles from me. No dates but late half of the 19th century.
I have more if people are interested.
Thanks
Ben
I am fairly new here and couldn't find a thread relating to the service papers or keepsakes that are often found in the back of English pair cased watches. If there is a thread somewhere, can someone point me in the right direction?
I have amassed a collection of these over the past few years and will post images of the more unusual ones if people would be interested. If the watch is in good working condition I'll leave the papers in.
I also have a few silk samplers that appear in the back of English watches. Presumably sewn by a loved one and then carried around as good luck charms.
Here's a few that are a bit more interesting than others:
1. An "Identification Paper" which I thought was fascinating. It would have been registered to the owner and in case of "personal accident or sudden illness" they could contact the Wilson Brothers who would notify the household. Like an emergency contact card for the late 1800's.
2. "Remember Me" Silk sampler from a Charles Cabrier watch, circa 1760.
3. "Jesus Wept" Silk sampler from a silver pair cased verge, circa 1830.
4. An intricately cut watch paper with worn portrait in the centre, circa 1840.
5. A "Remember me" Silk sampler from a silver pair cased verge, circa 1820.
6. 2 x Bartle service papers. Based in Brigg which is <10 miles from where I live. Papers dated 1863 and 1894.
7. 2 x F.Johnson service papers. Based in Lincoln an depicts Lincoln Cathedral. <15 miles from me. No dates but late half of the 19th century.
I have more if people are interested.
Thanks
Ben







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