Hey Guys,
Ron was thinking a watch casing back I found was silver...and I think he was right..looks solid not plated...
I just cleaned it up and found hallmarks on it:
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Anyone seen anything from this maker perchance?
I know nothing about watches, however, my google search turned up this thread on a watch forum referencing eagle hallmarks. Interesting read. You might want to post it there, as I'm sure someone will be able to I.D. it fairly easily.
I couldn't find anything in connection with the 'S & H'.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/joseph-...869-2.html
Joe
SUTHERLAND & HORNE
Edinburgh
The firm was established in 1820 and was active at 10A South St, Andrew St, Edinburgh as manufacturing and wholesale jewellers, watchmakers and silversmiths. The firm was incorporated into Henry Tatton & Son (Henry and Edward Tatton), c. 1930
http://www.silvercollection.it/SILVERPLATEHALLMARKSS.html
(03-03-2015 05:11 PM)Detector Nut Wrote: [ -> ] (03-02-2015 10:53 PM)jmabercrombie29 Wrote: [ -> ]SUTHERLAND & HORNE
Edinburgh
The firm was established in 1820 and was active at 10A South St, Andrew St, Edinburgh as manufacturing and wholesale jewellers, watchmakers and silversmiths. The firm was incorporated into Henry Tatton & Son (Henry and Edward Tatton), c. 1930
http://www.silvercollection.it/SILVERPLATEHALLMARKSS.html
Nice history!
Thanks. I figured it would help to have a date to go with his find. even if it is spread over 110 years. lol