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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

CoopersDad

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6. I'm mesmerized by clockworks, especially escapements.

Reply to marble falls (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 10:18 PM

Feb 15

My pocket watches all have display backs to let me watch them run.

I wind two of them daily, the ones in my OP, and keep several pens filled with ink.

Feel free to borrow a pen!

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I collect fountain pens and pocket watches, does anyone else on DU? [View all] CoopersDad Feb 15 OP

Some drug addicts broke into my grammies house and robbed her mdmc Feb 15 #1

The watches are about 100 years old now mdmc Feb 15 #2

Sad about the thefts, but glad you have some watches. CoopersDad Feb 15 #5

My boss at a law firm collected railroad station clocks. no_hypocrisy Feb 15 #3

I borrow people's pens and watches. Have you the time? marble falls Feb 15 #4

I'm mesmerized by clockworks, especially escapements. CoopersDad Feb 15 #6

Are the prices about in line with your experience as a collector? Mike 03 Feb 26 #7

Thanks for responding, I can help you with your watch. CoopersDad Feb 27 #8