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Hi. I am Felix Crihan from Romania. I have a Tavannes pocket watch and I don't find somebody to tell me his value. Please help me. It is in gold, it have 5 medals and a write: GRAND PRIX BRUXELLES 1910 ET BERNE 1914 ANCRE DE PRECISION TAVANNES WATCH Co. h - Tavannes 35 11/16/2009 8:51:07 AM

I just inherited a Thermos pocket watch. Ancre De Precision Manufacture Des Montres Thermos La Chaux-De-Fonds is printed on the inside. Could anyone tell me more about it and what its worth.  - Ryanddes 62 11/15/2009 6:06:36 AM

I bought some cheap plastic purses at a sheriff's auction (for $0.50) thinking something might have been overlooked. Something was; a Armex (swiss made pocket watch). Both sides open, on the watch side in itty bitty barely decipherable print is "17 jewels - Tomr 6 11/12/2009 8:31:42 AM

Has anyone ever heard of an enameled watch with the name Pierre Dore. The pendant watch has a watch face, green and gold enameling on the back and hangs from a gold chain that has green stones entwined in the chain - sharon 6 10/18/2009 8:57:21 AM

It's Dad's watch, inherited... Abt 2inches diameter, On front there is written: T.C.D.D.Y. 17 rubies Swiss made Hour hand, minute hand and separate small seconds dial. There's a red logo under TCDDY letters, looks like a disc with 2 wings - Ranx 7 8/20/2009 6:22:48 PM

Hi, Ih ave a watch made by Elgin. It is a gold plated(?) pendant watch. The inside back reads 10/0 E B&B ROYAL 29168 and has all sorts of other numbers etched int he back. The movement reads 24619363 Elgin USA. Could you tell me the age and value? Thank - stefani7 6 7/20/2009 2:22:27 PM

Is anyone familiar with the Wm. L Gilbert Clock Co. from Winstead, CT? I have a table clock that was my grandfather's and would like to know more about it. - Rosewood 179 5/26/2009 11:50:03 PM

I'm restoring an oak Wm L. Gilbert 8 day mantle clock. The label on the rear is Egyptian No. 63. Brass movement is stamped 1910. Need a authenic reproduction or a picture of the paper face that can printed onto my paper. Original was glued to a me - mavlus 8 5/11/2009 8:48:56 PM

I have an old Elgin Pocket watch with a B&B Royal 20yr open face watch case serial# 6632425. Can you tell me anything about the company (B&B Royal)?I know the case is gold filled. I also have information on the watch (made 1912, etc.) based on the serial  - Eric Proctor 26 3/19/2009 10:26:22 AM

I have a Gilbert Clock Co. Gingerbread clock. The etching on the glass door has a spicer web and a spider. The label on the back of the clock says No. 44. Does anyone know anything about this particular clock?  - congil 7 2/2/2009 7:36:32 PM

Hi guys, My grandma has an old watch, that we would like to know more about: She claims its white gold and she paid about 300mark for it tens of years ago in europe. face side is written: ANKER 85 and below that 17 Rubis, back side is written: - art_shark 1 1/26/2009 1:31:46 AM

I have inherited a keywound, openface, pocketwatch which is gold and has a crest on the back. The letters "F & R" appear on the inside of the cover. Engraved in French are the words "Cylindre, huit rubis". Scratched on the inside is the date 1929. Thi - Jim 15 12/17/2008 11:39:47 PM

Does anyone know how I can find out the production date of E. Howard pocket watches?  - Howard Watches 7 6/8/2008 1:51:47 PM

I have a wall clock with a label this is a Turner wall accessary w382 and 222602. Does anyone know what this is worth and were I could get more information on the Turner company - t.bolster 11 4/1/2008 5:05:50 PM

I recently found a golden medallion in my grandmother's jewel case that seems to be the back part of an old wrist watch and on it's back I found the following: J. Wyss Fils, no 502, Chaux de Fonds. Can anyone help me with some more information about it? - Medallion 2 10/6/2007 2:49:22 PM

Greetings to All, I have a Gilbert "Hollywood" wall clock that I inherited. I have pinpointed this clock on various web sites. I have yet to find an "exact match" to mine though. What sets mine apart from the one's I have seen are these things: On the fac - subzeroscb 2 2/15/2007 2:53:41 PM

I have my Grandfathers Grandfather Clock from the colonial mfg company mod # I 020. It was purchased in 1913. What name does I 020 relate to?  - Ralph 3 1/2/2007 7:34:31 AM

I recently found a Waltham Riverside Maximus 21 jewel, 18K gold pocket watch with Shreve & Company marked on the face. Serial number on the movement is 9502284. Can you tell me anything about it? Thank you, Dan - Dan 10 9/25/2006 3:11:54 PM

I have a WM. L. Gilbert clock NAVY # 26, only date on the clock is 1905? This clock is in great shape and runs perfectly, the glass on the door has a gold design that is hand done. I am interested in finding out the origin and possible value of said cloc - lizzy 2 6/29/2006 10:20:18 AM

I recently purchased a Wm. L. Gilbert, Citizen no. 20. I need to find a picture and any other history on this in order to begin to restore it. It is not listed on Antique Clocks Price Guide.com. I believe the works, glass, and dial are correct, but I bel - cliff 1 5/31/2006 8:38:53 PM

I have a pocket watch I can find no information on. The dial has both roman and arabic (regular) numbers and says Tavannes Watch Co. It is silver, key wind (2 mechanisms). The only number I can find on the movement is on an engraved shield emblem and i - mainer 1 5/31/2006 7:56:16 PM

Does anyone have any information regarding this grandfather clock it was carved by Dainel Pabst. It came from an estate in Lancaster PA - Doug 1 4/22/2006 11:59:09 AM

I have a Wittnauer Aeroplane Dashboard clock, mounted in a wooden desk stand 4 1/2" tall, which belonged to my father. I have looked everywhere, but have no clue what value it might have. The closest I got was one in the Harry Truman Library, mounted in p - Liz 1 3/6/2006 10:58:38 AM

I have been poking around for a clock to purchase and place in my home. I came across a Timby Solar clock being sold at auction in NY at the end of April. Can anyone tell me what the function of the globe is on this clock? I am an avid antique collecto - Ter 1 2/24/2006 11:02:18 PM

I have a 1805 cherry Grandfather Clock from the Hepplewhite period that I am interested in selling. The antique dealers in my area have made me offers, but I get the feeling they are not fair offers and I can almost see dollar signs dancing in their eyes. - sluther 1 2/15/2006 5:57:40 AM

I have an old mantle clock. In my searches on the net, I have found that it is a ginger bread pattern. The manufaturer is,Waterbury Clock Co.. The original address is 134-126 Wasbash Ave, Chicago. There are three other address, but I can't make them out a - parstd 1 1/11/2006 7:28:13 PM

I have a wittnauer geneve watch piece.does any one know about these? I believe it came from the vietnam war.what is it worth?please e-mail me at rxfire420@yahoo.com - chris 5 12/31/2005 9:32:28 AM

I am trying to restore a mantle closk made by Sessions it is a DULCIANA ser 301. Does anyone have info on the clock works or where I can find info on putting the clock works back together - rjoosten 2 12/27/2005 2:47:04 PM

I recently acquired a family heirloom, which is an 18k gold pocket watch, with black and gold filigree work. It has an inlayed picture of a country scene (farm house in the background with a tree and waterfall in the foreground). It has one serial numb - Alicia Hall-Flesch 2 12/5/2005 5:54:22 PM

I have an Elgin pocket watch that I can't figure out, it has the number 2089827 throughout, also has a number 17626970 by the works & is marked Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.- here is the problem/? it isn't marked that it is gold, & I think it is, it also says Dev - Larry 1 11/29/2005 10:25:15 PM

I have a Ansonia clock with a description on the back that reads Thames One Day Strike. I can't find any information on this clock on the web, can anyone please help with the identity of this clock. - tbaby1146 2 11/29/2005 10:21:16 PM

My father in-law has a 8 day, 7 jewel 4-6" Waltham car clock. He has found someone who will repair it for $250. Would it be worth repairing? The number 4-76 is printed on the back. - Tam6766 3 5/25/2005 5:36:32 PM

I have a Waltham clock, with a stem 1 3/4" long, which I suspect was a desk clock in some kind of mounting. It is 2 1/2" in diameter, with what seems to be a silver case, and flourescent squares at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 points. Any idea what a proper descrip - Liz 3 2/18/2005 4:20:49 PM

I have a 18s OF pocket watch with a silveriod Keystone case. The watch has no manufactures markings, except on the face and the workings is the name R. Herz Reno, Nevada.The Serial # 174564 and safety pinion is stamped on the workings . The workings are - csciotto 1 9/27/2004 12:10:47 AM

I recently inherited This French clock from my Late Father , It originally belonged to my Great Grand Father who brought it to Australia over 100 years ago from England & I would like to know anything about this clock. I dont know the maker or date as I  - Justen 2 10/30/2003 4:32:35 PM

have you seen a clock like this with a "marti" movement open escapement. do you know value. 1-970-963-5818 - stu 2 7/8/2003 3:41:33 PM

I have an E. Howard Chrome plated Brass Boiler room clock with a 10" face dated 1903. It runs but loses about an hour in 24. The fast/slow adjustment is all the way up. What's the best guess as to whether the hair spring can be fixed and what would it cos - northportgirl 1 3/28/2003 9:16:45 PM

I recently picked this clock up at a flea market. I have been unable to verify type. Can anyone help me. Thanks so much! - scotch1744 1 3/1/2003 9:43:41 AM

I have a gold color pocket watch made in the USA by Elgin. on the back inside cover it has 3/0 B&B ROYAL with the numbers 808636. It does not work but we were wondering how old it is and what its value maybe.  - Kathie 1 11/28/2001 5:36:59 PM

Can Anyone Identify this clock - TWO GOLD HORSES PULLING CINDRELLA COACH -  1 6/26/2000 7:31:03 AM

Hi, I recently acquired a wristwatch that I was told is from the 1910's. I would like to know more about it, i.e., it's true age & value. It is silvertone with a chased case. The stem appears to be sapphire but I am not sure. The The case is hinged at the - stefani7 0

does anyone know about how old this clock is? it is about 2" tall and 3" wide.it has a small gold border,and is also hand painted with pink flowers on the top and sides.on the back it says "PERT 5201" what is this?please e-mail me at rxfire420@yahoo.com - chris 0

I have a brass clock made by shreve, crump & low co. I want to find information on this clock as to its time period and its worth. the face of the clock also has boston written on it. please send info to sabie@dmcom.net. Betty  - Betty 0

I have a Howard pocket watch inherited from my father.The watch is gold colored with a white face.It has a chain with a crystal fob. The watch is in a brown wooden case, lined in green. A card with the watch shows a price of $35.00. This card also show - SARGE 0

I just recently happened to find a clock that is made from a globe, and it has a sun on the top and as the clock changes time the globe rotates. The bottom part of the globe is damaged and I was wondering if it can or should be re enameled. The only one - lewis 0

Hello, You can help me I have an old Elgin Pocket watch with open face watch case I find serial No.2134160 and in inside serial No.15234150 Could you tell me the age and value? - TADAS 0

I am looking for information on a mantel clock manufactured by the W. L. Gilbert clock company. The label has Superior 271A printed on it on the underside. The clock is in excellent condition and runs perfectly. It has 6 pillars (3 on either side of the f - amsgeo 0

I have a diamond watch marked on the front Libana 17 jewels.Incabloc.On the inside it is marked Switzerland Montrose.It is not workding and the hands are missing. Can anyone tell me its value and the age of it?There are a total of 34 diamonds.There might - catherine allen 0

My grandparents recently passed away and gave me a clock. It is a William Gilbert mantle clock. It has an angel or cherub on the top with rosebuds and flowers. Does anyone know anything about this type of clock? It's beautiful but needs work. I want  - avrial 0

I have a large bronze and black onyx or granite urn marked "F Barbedienne". I believe I saw this in a book years ago. It was on a fireplace mantel clock and was its finial.Can you give me additional info on it including a value as I wish to sell it. - Nick M. 0

I have an orientally designed Gilbert Clock. It is electric and I know nothing about it. It has shelves and a bottom drawer also with an oriental design. It is about 5'7" tall. Any info would be helfpful. thanks. Nevil - nevaldo3 0

When my great uncle passed away recently I inherited a WL Gilbert mantle clock. It appears to be original and has the name PANTHER on the paper label on the back. I am interested in information in finding something about the clock as well as the value.  - Linda 0

Greetings, I have a black marble mantle clock with gilded accents that I have spent some time trying to identify. The face has the following: GP Wehlen Co. Anyone know anything about this maker or company? There is a number engraved on the mech - Alan 0

I have an old clock...I think it's brass. The clock mechanism is stamped Waterbury Clock Co USA in a circle with a bee(I think)inside. The clock housing itself has B & W on the bottom along with 915. Now, my question is...Is the housing made by a diffe - Sonya 0

I have a 1957 schatz & sohne "49" square faced anniversary clock and I was wondering how much it was worth. - Cheryl 0

I have a Wm. L. Gilbert mantle Clock, mfg in 1912. On the bottom of the clock is a paper label with the name "Oriole" and pat. 1898. Does anyone have any further info about this clock. would really appreciate any info. The clock was a wedding presen - karen 0

I have a working electric clock that advertises the purchase of Western Union Money Orders. It is approximately 18" high. It is at least 50yrs old. Can anyone tell me if there is a market for such advertising memorabilia? and a value? - Kraftyaunt 0

I would like a ballpark value of my clock "perfect" buy wm gilbert clock co. I need to get it reparied but not sure if the value of the clock is worth the repair. - les 0

I have a long Case clock that has been in our fam cor abt 200 + years. I think abt 1900 or so it had an "accident" and was very "economically" repaired. I am looking for info or pics of period clocks of the fineals and crown work of the upper part. My clo - clarkwj@shaw.ca 0

Hi! I need all info about my old watches. Please send me info to berlon @ berlin. com or icq 94773992. Thanks. http://www.Photo-Host.org/view/58846533.jpg http://www.Photo-Host.org/view/274642222.jpg http://www.Photo-Host.org/view/894915111.jpg - Tifleury - Aiguilles 0

I have a Swiss antique pocket watch made in 1897. The only thing I know about this watch is that it was made only for the British Army. The serial number is either 50034, or 30024. The number on the parts is 520W. I am trying to find the value of this wat - Pocket Watch 0

I recently acquired a Waltham 8 day car clock. A nice brass case, about 2 and 3/4 inches across. Does anyone know where to find an on-line resource to date this piece based on its serial number? The serial number is 32129706. Thanks - Greg 0

I have a glass clock that has Forestville on face above the hands .It has 8 sides and is a 8 day clock.It also has a key with it.The # on back is 9020(stamp) and it also etched in the glass # 180 ? cant tell what last number or letter is. - wicked 0

I am interested in knowing something about the history of the clock. It is a family "heirloom" that is said to have been a wedding present to my great-grandfather in 1834, and has been passed down to the youngest male in each generation. I would like to - Robert S. Baker 0

Question Image Hi. I am Ana Maria Gonzalez from Canada. I have a Tequendama pocket watch and I don't find somebody to tell me his value. Please help me. It has write: ANCRE GRAND PRIX BERNE 1914 MEMBRE DU JURY MILAN 1906 HORS CONCOURS Thank you for you - ANA MARIA 0

hello I have an old perseo railroad watch and i was wondering if the watch had any value? It has a logo of an old train engraved on the back. The back of the watch can be pulled down and there is writing which says :"Ancre de Precision" and has some m - Marco 0

hiii!!! can someone help me please i have a pocket watch - "ancre ligne droit" and i want to get some info on it can someone help? and if not can somebody tell me were can i get info on the net like a specialist or something thank you vey much!! :) - 1 0

I have a pocket watch handed down for generations starting in Wurtzburg Germany. It is an Elgin case rear movement # 6991406. It says "Larmin" (Chromometre) on the front face. The main gear says 15 Rubis & 1a It is great condition and works. I believe it  - SoCal Rebell 0

can someone give me some information about real value and origin of this old rare pocket watch (silver with ruby), possibility to be from the XVIII or XIX century. Outside is silver, and inside has ruby and gold. Please answer me by e-mail: dbvd_27@hotmai - Dinis 0

Hello, I just found my grandfather's watch and I cannot find any information on it. Does anyone know much about this type of watch? It say Fisher, and 17 rubis on the face. On the back it has the numbers 18k (for the gold) 0,750 and 127 (written sideways) - Birdman 0