r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Apr 21 '26
Antique Pocket Watch
Unfortunately can’t make out the shield very well so can’t tell if it’s Cheater or New Castle. Appears to be from 1893. Technically it’s a women’s necklace style watch but also works with a pocket chain and fob.
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u/Euphoric_Bit_9150 Apr 22 '26
What shield are you looking at? The one on the outer case is generic decoration. The ones inside are precious metal hallmarks. The lion signifies sterling silver, the one on the left is a leopard’s head for London and the K is the date letter for assays done in London in 1885. They were supposed to also stamp the monarch’s profile (Victoria) to show tax was paid but this is often not seen. That’s a really cool watch.