Lovely stuff, B.
I got this vintage Bucherer pendant, the wife loves it.
It was freezing here this morning, with a wind that would shave the hair off a gooseberry. I still decided to have a look round. Found two things. This Mappin Necklace Watch and a beautiful hand carved Indian box. Unfortunately the lock keep of the box was broken so I spent the rest of this morning making a new one. I have to fix car boot finds straight away otherwise they would never get done.
Here is the procedure I used to make the new keep. Glad I never got rid of any old tools. I found a key to fit too.
The box is 8x4x41/2 inches. Beautifully hand carved mahogany:
I hope you like it.
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Last edited by Webwatchmaker; 10th November 2019 at 14:09.
Lovely stuff, B.
I got this vintage Bucherer pendant, the wife loves it.
Here's another 'pendant' that was repurposed by someone.
1907 silver ladies fob case with tiny shells attractively displayed.
I like that. Does it still have a watch inside ?
I was given this 1918 silver trench watch last week by a shop owner I do repairs for. It hasn't been touched for over 70 years apparently:
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That's a looker B, nice crown too.
No, the case is empty except for a 1870's penny and the circle of card with the shells on it.
There is no dust cover either, and the chain is steel, but looks very old and well made.
A sweet love token maybe. With a penny to spend.
*The turnip crown is original, but the luminous paint is giving a reading of 36 microsieverts. Background here in Torquay is 15. So it's going into a thick box for now. Hope I don't glow in the dark.
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I love that Mappin.
Nice repair job on the box.
Cheers,
Neil.
Nice repair on the box. Back in the 70's on holiday in France, for her birthday my dad bought my mum a near identical pendant watch like that Mappin, only it's branded Stowa. The only visual difference seems to be it has a golden tassel at the bottom. I still have it too. Not for wearing mind you.
Last edited by Wibbs; 12th November 2019 at 14:49. Reason: Not Laco, Stowa