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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

bucolic_frolic

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12. A couple questions

Reply to CoopersDad (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 06:55 AM

Yesterday

How (where to find) to replace a pocket watch crystal from about 1890? I'm thinking that's not possible. It was very thin.

And a 1915 orange fountain pen with gold clasp. Many imitations were made since then. But the originals are a bit valuable. I got many lowball offers on eBay. But of course want to max value, not just move it.

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I collect fountain pens and pocket watches, does anyone else on DU? [View all] CoopersDad Feb 2025 OP

Some drug addicts broke into my grammies house and robbed her mdmc Feb 2025 #1

The watches are about 100 years old now mdmc Feb 2025 #2

Sad about the thefts, but glad you have some watches. CoopersDad Feb 2025 #5

hello! mdmc Wednesday #9

Paul Davis lives in Sedgwickwille, MO CoopersDad Thursday #10

Here is a fresh post by Paul Davis on Facebook CoopersDad Thursday #11

My boss at a law firm collected railroad station clocks. no_hypocrisy Feb 2025 #3

I borrow people's pens and watches. Have you the time? marble falls Feb 2025 #4

I'm mesmerized by clockworks, especially escapements. CoopersDad Feb 2025 #6

Are the prices about in line with your experience as a collector? Mike 03 Feb 2025 #7

Thanks for responding, I can help you with your watch. CoopersDad Feb 2025 #8

A couple questions bucolic_frolic Yesterday #12

The red Parker pens are the most common, in my experience. CoopersDad Yesterday #13

Hey thanks!! bucolic_frolic 23 hrs ago #14