I was going to whinge about how it's getting towards the end of the car boot season and so wasn't expecting to find anything watch related.
First item was this:
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A little chest of drawers, very useful for storing movements. 6×4×21/2 inches.
A bit of French polish and it will look great.
Then a guy who sold me a longcase clock a few weeks ago turned up this selection of clock hands. Always useful to have:
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Then found this little Chinese clock. Nothing special:
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But then my eagle landed:
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A little Swiss silver cylinder pocket watch
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Balance is OK and both backs are silver.
But the real gem was this English cylinder:
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By Gillam, Berkeley Square, London.
Hallmark 1828 !
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This has to be my best find this year.
Solid gold hands, one piece enamel dial. Needs a glass and a bow made.
I was at the boot by 6am.
Look forward to a snooze this afternoon.
Brendan
