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February 01, 2011, 15:41
Norman Mayberry
Recent Find
I found this on "fleabay".It was so dirty you couldn't tell what color it was.A little elbow grease and it turned into a real decent,gold?plated pair case.Only marking is GEM on inside of back cover.Patent date of April 5th 1881.Paired it up with a 15 jewel 1883 model,Appleton Tracy that dates to 1888.Not original,but looks good.


February 01, 2011, 15:42
Norman Mayberry
Another picture


February 01, 2011, 15:42
Norman Mayberry
And another


February 01, 2011, 15:43
Norman Mayberry
Last one


February 01, 2011, 16:03
Jerry King
Norman, a very nice job of pairing, no pun intended, up your movement to the Pair Case....Looks real good and the case compliments the bright gild movement....

I would really like to see a close-up of that dial if possible, it looks intriguing....

Thanks for showing us this it is really nice....

Regards,

Jerry
February 01, 2011, 19:01
Norman Mayberry
Hi Jerry,thanks for the kudos.I'll post a closeup of the dial tomorrow.
February 02, 2011, 11:38
Norman Mayberry
Hi Jerry,This about as close as I could get.Hope it's sufficient.


February 02, 2011, 11:39
Norman Mayberry
Another one


February 02, 2011, 11:40
Norman Mayberry
Last one


February 02, 2011, 12:14
Mark Cross
That is one gorgous watch, my friend! I hope you carry it, and often!

Regards! Mark
February 02, 2011, 13:21
David Abbe
As "GEM" is appropriately engraved on the back cover, you can now refer to it as "My GEM!"
February 02, 2011, 14:09
Jerry King
Thanks Norman, I appreciate the photos and you did a great job....

The dial, is super and I think beautiful, and I also agree with Mark and Dave....this one is definitely a keeper....

Regards,

Jerry