February 01, 2011, 15:41
Norman MayberryRecent 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, 16:03
Jerry KingNorman, 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 MayberryHi Jerry,thanks for the kudos.I'll post a closeup of the dial tomorrow.
February 02, 2011, 11:38
Norman MayberryHi Jerry,This about as close as I could get.Hope it's sufficient.
February 02, 2011, 12:14
Mark CrossThat is one gorgous watch, my friend! I hope you carry it, and often!
Regards! Mark
February 02, 2011, 13:21
David AbbeAs "GEM" is appropriately engraved on the back cover, you can now refer to it as "My GEM!"
February 02, 2011, 14:09
Jerry KingThanks 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