Need Help With Identifying this Pocket Watch

[JimBrez]

Can someone please help me with the identification of this pocket watch, age etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

 

[mosesgodfrey]

The signature is likely for the retailer: David Cowen, 139 E 25th St, NYC. You will find him selling watches in 1850s directories. A bit of searching may get you a better active range.

I’ve no idea who actually made the movement, perhaps it’s signed under the dial. Can’t tell much about the case marks from pics.

 

[gmorse]

Hi Jim,

This is a very modest Swiss 3/4 plate movement with a cylinder escapement, probably with just four jewels. The dust ring on the centre arbor is missing; it would have had a similar arrangement to the one on the mainspring barrel, but its lack won't affect its running.

Regards,

Graham

 

[JimBrez]

Hi Jim,

This is a very modest Swiss 3/4 plate movement with a cylinder escapement, probably with just four jewels. The dust ring on the centre arbor is missing; it would have had a similar arrangement to the one on the mainspring barrel, but its lack won't affect its running.

Regards,

Graham

 

[JimBrez]

Thank you for the information! Have a great day!

 

[JimBrez]

Thank you for the information! Have a great day!

Just wondering if anyone can place a current value on this watch.

 

[Bernhard J.]

Hi Jim,

You will not be happy to read this, but if someone offers you a 3-figure range amount, clap your hands, take it, and give your spouse a kiss, for the brilliant day

Best, Bernhard

 

[JimBrez]

Hi Jim,

You will not be happy to read this, but if someone offers you a 3-figure range amount, clap your hands, take it, and give your spouse a kiss, for the brilliant day

Best, Bernhard

Thanks for the information, I can’t remember how much I paid for it back in the1970s, but if it was more than $15-$20, I would be really surprised. I was an enlisted service member so I know I didn’t pay much! Thanks again!