November 24, 2018, 11:54
Rick FarmerR.W.Co. 18 size Hunter
R.W.Co. 18 size Hunter
I picked this old fellow up a couple of weeks ago.
-serial # 336889
-Grade 68, model 8
-circa 1889, 11 jewels
-Fortune case, ser. # 31776
The case shows ware, apart from the bow no brass shows.
The lift spring is shot though, winds and sets just fine and keeps great time
and will use it as a desk clock.
- Private label "F.H. Nettleton, Collingwood Ont." on Georgian Bay (Lake Huron)
November 24, 2018, 11:58
Rick Farmercuvette, black mark appears to be magic marker?
November 24, 2018, 12:11
Claude GriffithNice looking watch, I also tend to pick up private labels since they have a way to see where they originated from when first sold.
November 24, 2018, 12:37
Rick FarmerThanks Claude, I did a quick search on the jeweler, they went into business
about 1879/80 and I think they are still going. Over the years
they had shops in 3 or 4 locations.
Rick