Description
white enamel face, roman numerals, blue steel hands, single seconds face inset at 6 o'clock position
serial #232256
Category
Watches and Timepieces
Medium
silver
Distinguishing marks
Hampton pocket watch
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
face, about the size of a silver dollar
Date Period
late 1800's or early 1900's
Weight
heavy
History
believe it was my grandfathers or his
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
inheirited
For Sale?
No
Re: Hampton pocket watch
I do not think this watch is silver
Re: Hampton pocket watch
I agree, it probably is not sliver, but at best silver plate.
check this web site out: http://www.antique-pocket-watch.com/fake-pocket-watches.html
There is a very real chance that this is a fake.
But to be sure we need a lot more details and some photos. Look for jewel count, internal mechanism details etc.
Here's a nice site on general watch collecting if you are interested:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/guest-column-an-interview-with…