Twobob's Antiques Road Show.

[Twobob]

Up to scratch on old pocket watches , have come across one , 9cr gold made in 1927 with chain , also 9ct gold with a 1914 George V sovereign attached to it .

[dinny]

Up to scratch on old pocket watches , have come across one , 9cr gold made in 1927 with chain also 9ct gold with a 1914 George V sovereign attached to it .

Could be a Chester 1927 .By Smith & Ewen.....if it is could be worth up to 1,000 euro...

[cosmo]

could be a Waltham American made, gold watch`s are very desirable right now, gold is at a very good price, I had a chance a few years ago to purchase a hand made pocket watch [every part was individualy hand made ] 24 carat, 1670 or so was the year, it was beautiful to look at, the workmanship was superb .
it was going for 7,500 $. funny enough the antique shop it was in, the owner was up in court on a charge of selling stolen antiques months later.

[Twobob]

Thanks lads ……...I was having a vision of the scene from ' Only Fools And Horses ' .

[Twobob]

could be a Waltham American made, gold watch`s are very desirable right now, gold is at a very good price, I had a chance a few years ago to purchase a hand made pocket watch [every part was individualy hand made ] 24 carat, 1670 or so was the year, it was beautiful to look at, the workmanship was superb .
it was going for 7,500 $. funny enough the antique shop it was in, the owner was up in court on a charge of selling stolen antiques months later.

His time was up then .

[cosmo]

he tried to fob me off.

[KatieMorag]

Where did you find it anyway TB?

[Twobob]

Where did you find it anyway TB?

The Mrs came across it when clearing out her family home few months back , me thinking it was on her fathers side .

[bojangles]

Good thread Twobob , what do you all think of having a thread dedicated to antiques , valuation etc ?. We could start one and merge this to get it started.Or just rename this one.

[Twobob]

Good thread Twobob , what do you all think of having a thread dedicated to antiques , valuation etc ?. We could start one and merge this to get it started.Or just rename this one.

Work away Bo ……….I have 2 old Jelly Moulds [copper] stamped , my mother brought them down to the [what was ] Skylon Hotel years ago , there was a valuation crowd in , can't remember what they put on them , also a 1 old ' Free State ' pound note ' , the moulds are nice when polished up .

[rasher]

Good thread Twobob , what do you all think of having a thread dedicated to antiques , valuation etc ?. We could start one and merge this to get it started.Or just rename this one.

We will all be on it as I think we are all antiques LOL

[Vico2]

Good thread Twobob , what do you all think of having a thread dedicated to antiques , valuation etc ?. We could start one and merge this to get it started.Or just rename this one.

Good idea Bo

I have a little I think Pewter, notebook cover with the head of Edward V11. It was made to commemorate his coronation. It belonged to my father's cousin who lived with us.

[DAMNTHEWEATHER]

Good thread Twobob , what do you all think of having a thread dedicated to antiques , valuation etc ?. We could start one and merge this to get it started.Or just rename this one.

Why not...I spent years restoring old stuff antique and Vicky as a small hobby business......and three years weekend salesman at pals antique shop...always had an interest.

This American Rocker in mahogany, I was given about 43 years ago along with £50 for fixing an old ladies chimney pot flaunching that was leaking. We did a deal for the work. She had gotten it from her aged aunt who had died, she had one of her own so I said I'd do the job for the chair plus £50 and the deal was done.

The rocker was in a hell of a state and I had to totally dismantle it and re-glue all parts, clean and re-polish and re-upholster in a Pimo design fabric.....took fair bit of time ....but as Mrs Damn was keen on one for years, it was a pleasure to do it.

Some examples of American Rockers out there and the price. Quite a few have been altered ....I believe the arm rest cushions are an add on...I found mine had extra bits of new ish timber added to make the arm rest wider, so decided to restore to original, hence no cushioning. They're late Victorian and a comfy rock,,,but no roll Value: between £250 and £350 depending on condition.

https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/american_mahogany_spring_rocking_armchair/as898a073

https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/an_american_rocking_chair/as231a362

[bojangles]

Why not...I spent years restoring old stuff antique and Vicky as a small hobby business......and three years weekend salesman at pals antique shop...always had an interest.

This American Rocker in mahogany, I was given about 43 years ago along with £50 for fixing an old ladies chimney pot flaunching that was leaking. We did a deal for the work. She had gotten it from her aged aunt who had died, she had one of her own so I said I'd do the job for the chair plus £50 and the deal was done.

The rocker was in a hell of a state and I had to totally dismantle it and re-glue all parts, clean and re-polish and re-upholster in a Pimo design fabric.....took fair bit of time ....but as Mrs Damn was keen on one for years, it was a pleasure to do it.

Some examples of American Rockers out there and the price. Quite a few have been altered ....I believe the arm rest cushions are an add on...I found mine had extra bits of new ish timber added to make the arm rest wider, so decided to restore to original, hence no cushioning. They're late Victorian and a comfy rock,,,but no roll Value: between £250 and £350 depending on condition.

https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/american_mahogany_spring_rocking_armchair/as898a073

https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antiq...hair/as231a362

Yes , Damn , and a good idea to post pics up as well .So have have you a go to guide book on identifying stuff ?

[KatieMorag]

Love the thread title!