brassmonkee
Senior Member
Updated with more pics** Today , Palerider and I hit our park for a few hours... We pulled a ton of trash before I finally uncovered my 1st 1898 Barber Dime (as well as my oldest silver by 50 years)!!! As if my day wasn't already made, I came across a strong shallow target, sounding like a solid coin... but out of the dirt came this gold colored pocket watch with the name "Stella" engraved on the front.. I have not attempted to open it yet, I'm really worried about breaking it. I'm excited to find out who the maker is and if this thing is plated, solid, or what?! 
Enjoy these pics, and happy hunting!!
p.s. I didn't scratch the dime, looks like an old mark.
the watch opened with a gentle pry, and the inside was littered with a glass/plastic cover that had disintegrated over many years in the ground. the hinge was non-existent and the two halves separated when opened slowly. the numbers 645702 appear on the inside of the lid, and the word appears to be "LLOYDS" above the center of the face. It would clean up more but looks like it has taken alot of weather damage to the insides. i have not seen any other marks, but they could be there..
Enjoy these pics, and happy hunting!!p.s. I didn't scratch the dime, looks like an old mark.
the watch opened with a gentle pry, and the inside was littered with a glass/plastic cover that had disintegrated over many years in the ground. the hinge was non-existent and the two halves separated when opened slowly. the numbers 645702 appear on the inside of the lid, and the word appears to be "LLOYDS" above the center of the face. It would clean up more but looks like it has taken alot of weather damage to the insides. i have not seen any other marks, but they could be there..
Congratz. 
