I inherited a pocket watch that belonged to my grandfather.
It was made in South Africa by L. Pinn and Company in Cape Town.
The watch face has the words "GOOD HOPE LEVER" - is this the make of the movement or a brand name?
The inside of the case has some engraving:
GOLD FILLED WARRANTED
TO WEAR 5 YEARS
EVERY PURCHASER OR POSSESSOR
OF THIS WATCH AGREES WITH
L. PINN & COMPANY
SUPPLIERS THEREOF NOT TO
RESELL IT OR ADVERTISE ITS
RESALE AT LESS THAN
£. 3.-
0612
910
Questions:
What does "GOLD FILLED" mean? Is it the case that is gold plated and warranted not to wear?
Why would L. PINN & CO engrave this? Would they really have had any recourse if someone resold his watch for a lessor amount? Why is it there?
The numbers at the bottom would presumably be a serial number?
Any information would be welcome!
I had the watch restored some years ago - the glass was broken and the watch wasn't working. It's in perfect order today and I wind it up every now and then to keep it moving.