Hello watch Enthusiasts!

[Songchef]

Hi, I find myself at this site for advise and discussion. My Husband passed away and he has a very large collection of watches, parts, books, tools and what not. I have no idea what most of these things are! Does anyone know what would be the best way to see that these materials go into the right hands?  Are there companies that specialize in handling watch estates?  Is there a forum that might help in this matter? Thank you!

[markr]

Your best choice is to put them on eBay.

[Nucejoe]

You can certainly get more for them, if you feel like getting each piece identified and sell as individual parts on ebay.  

 

[LittleWatchShop]

2 hours ago, Songchef said:

Hi, I find myself at this site for advise and discussion. My Husband passed away and he has a very large collection of watches, parts, books, tools and what not. I have no idea what most of these things are! Does anyone know what would be the best way to see that these materials go into the right hands?  Are there companies that specialize in handling watch estates?  Is there a forum that might help in this matter? Thank you!

You likely have a treasure trove.  Would love to see what you have assuming it does not break the rules of this forum

[Gra]

Hi Songchef, as Markr and Nucejoe have stated you should get a good price for your items on eBay, unfortunately for us but great for you is that horological items are at a premium. Anything your not sure what is I’m sure will be quickly identified by one of the members if you post a photo.

Good luck

[Songchef]

Thank you everyone! I will take some photos and post them. I truly appreciate your helpfulness! 

[Michael1962]

Welcome to the forum.

Don't suppose that you would happen to be in Australia?

[Songchef]

Not Australia. Although I have been there. Im in the Midwest USA

[markr]

What city?

[Songchef]

Wisconsin

[markr]

I'm in Milwaukee if you need any help.

[Songchef]

Here are just a few items. There is an overwhelming amount but these are just a few.

[LittleWatchShop]

The first staking set goes for $200 to $300 currently on Ebay (for roughly equivalent set).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143-Pieces-Vintage-MOSELEY-Watchmakers-STAKING-SET-box-key-to-lock-good-used/143993329484?hash=item2186abd74c:g:D5wAAOSwxydgY9Ci

https://www.ebay.com/itm/C-E-Marshall-CO-Staking-Set/284234088363?hash=item422dabffab:g:2gQAAOSwufdgXjl5