I can only say, I wish I had found this forum a long time ago!
Recently, I aquired a Perret and Co size 18 pocket watch--key wind/key set, and I am trying to find out what I can about its history, when it was made et cetera.
I am going to do my best to describe the watch without pictures, as I am having a bit of fun trying to resize to upload..... (Old Old Mac)
The hunter case is nickel, engraved with a naval scene on the back, with ornate flowers and scrolls around the edges. The front scene is worn to the point it is not discernible. Inside the front of the case, it is hallmarked with a "GH" inside of a circle, and a case number 78971. On the dial it is signed at the 12 o'clock "Perret & Co, Geneva" When I open the back, I find a brass inner cover that allows winding and setting that is engraved "Patent Lever 15 Jewels" On the inside of the brass cover is again the case number (matching) and a small "W" under the case number. The movement shows no maker's markings, or serial numbers. Also, I discovered where someone has scratched in a Victorian hand "June 1871" and then also something followed by "1875". There are numerous watchmakers service marks, going up to around 1900 if I am reading correctly.
I will be recruiting some assistance with photos, so hopefully I will be able to post some here shortly.
Thanks!
Sterling
Recently, I aquired a Perret and Co size 18 pocket watch--key wind/key set, and I am trying to find out what I can about its history, when it was made et cetera.
I am going to do my best to describe the watch without pictures, as I am having a bit of fun trying to resize to upload..... (Old Old Mac)
The hunter case is nickel, engraved with a naval scene on the back, with ornate flowers and scrolls around the edges. The front scene is worn to the point it is not discernible. Inside the front of the case, it is hallmarked with a "GH" inside of a circle, and a case number 78971. On the dial it is signed at the 12 o'clock "Perret & Co, Geneva" When I open the back, I find a brass inner cover that allows winding and setting that is engraved "Patent Lever 15 Jewels" On the inside of the brass cover is again the case number (matching) and a small "W" under the case number. The movement shows no maker's markings, or serial numbers. Also, I discovered where someone has scratched in a Victorian hand "June 1871" and then also something followed by "1875". There are numerous watchmakers service marks, going up to around 1900 if I am reading correctly.
I will be recruiting some assistance with photos, so hopefully I will be able to post some here shortly.
Thanks!
Sterling