Fob watch with unidentified Turkish inscription. London Horology Society say it's a regional language now lost in time. Has a case made from small beads.
Category
Watches and Timepieces
Medium
Silver?
Distinguishing marks
Turkish inscription on face
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
50mm
Date Period
1880-1900?50
History
Inherited from my Greek stepfather who fought in the Turko-Greek war. He said it was taken from a Turkish sniper. Watch experts tell me that it's unusual in that it was likely made in Switzerland for the Turkish market but the London silver marks are dodgy.