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Civil War Silver KW Pocket Watch. American Eagle/ Shield Front& Sail Ship Back
Estimated price for orientation: 1 250 $
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Description Brand: T. F. Cooper MPN: Does Not Apply Year of Manufacture: 1860-1869 Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels Closure: Full Hunter Serial Number: 3524 Material: Silver Pocket Watch Size: 22 Lignes Movement (22 size) Escapement Type: Lever Model: Made for Sale During Civil War Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding) Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Features: Fully Jewelled UPC: Does not apply
Wonderful example of a running Civil War Silver key wind key set all from the rear full hunting case pocket watch made in Europe by Thomas F. Cooper of London, England for the American military market . American Eagle on an American shield is engraved on the front cover while on the back cover is a sailing vessel under full sail. Movement is quite large by American standards .....18 to 20 size was usual for this period.....the movement measures a full 22 Lignes (50 mm or approximately 22 size)! Engraved on the inner dust cover is " Patent Lever, Full Jeweled, No 3524 T. F. Cooper, London". These Civil War watches were destined not only for retail stores but also sold to camp sutlers as a direct sale to troops. Being "fully jeweled" implies a 15 jewel movement which is considered excellent quality for this time period. Magnificent condition. Running. Front and back cover show some wear. I tested the outer covers for silver....they test .800 silver and I guarantee them to be so. Inner dust cover is silver plated brass and has a crescent of brass showing. The lifter spring opens the front cover OK but the lifter spring push button release works on the hard side......I use my thumb nail to push the button. The dial is excellent except for a small edge chip at 1:00 which is mostly covered by the bezel ring. Excellent glass crystal. Has an original period key with some minor rust that came with the watch when I bought it out of an old Burlington family estate sale about 35 years ago. I serviced the watch and put it away in my own collection at that time.....it's been there ever since. A great opportunity to own a true piece with Civil War history. Please see all photographs and ask any questions prior to buying as return only if not as described and must be in the same condition as sent. Shipping is via USPS and insured with signature required.
Description
| Brand: | T. F. Cooper | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Year of Manufacture: | 1860-1869 | Number of Jewels: | 15 Jewels |
| Closure: | Full Hunter | Serial Number: | 3524 |
| Material: | Silver | Pocket Watch Size: | 22 Lignes Movement (22 size) |
| Escapement Type: | Lever | Model: | Made for Sale During Civil War |
| Movement: | Mechanical (Key-winding) | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom |
| Features: | Fully Jewelled | UPC: | Does not apply |
Wonderful example of a running Civil War Silver key wind key set all from the rear full hunting case pocket watch made in Europe by Thomas F. Cooper of London, England for the American military market . American Eagle on an American shield is engraved on the front cover while on the back cover is a sailing vessel under full sail. Movement is quite large by American standards .....18 to 20 size was usual for this period.....the movement measures a full 22 Lignes (50 mm or approximately 22 size)! Engraved on the inner dust cover is " Patent Lever, Full Jeweled, No 3524 T. F. Cooper, London". These Civil War watches were destined not only for retail stores but also sold to camp sutlers as a direct sale to troops. Being "fully jeweled" implies a 15 jewel movement which is considered excellent quality for this time period. Magnificent condition. Running. Front and back cover show some wear. I tested the outer covers for silver....they test .800 silver and I guarantee them to be so. Inner dust cover is silver plated brass and has a crescent of brass showing. The lifter spring opens the front cover OK but the lifter spring push button release works on the hard side......I use my thumb nail to push the button. The dial is excellent except for a small edge chip at 1:00 which is mostly covered by the bezel ring. Excellent glass crystal. Has an original period key with some minor rust that came with the watch when I bought it out of an old Burlington family estate sale about 35 years ago. I serviced the watch and put it away in my own collection at that time.....it's been there ever since. A great opportunity to own a true piece with Civil War history. Please see all photographs and ask any questions prior to buying as return only if not as described and must be in the same condition as sent. Shipping is via USPS and insured with signature required.