Surpise gift

[atimegoneby]

Yesterday we went to visit our old neighbours for tea & mince pies before Christmas.

When we arrived they presented me with an old leather bound box, inside was a collection of vintage watches like a mini treasure chest,  Swiss makes I've not heard of before plus others,

one even working !

enough to keep me busy for a while.  

[noirrac1j]

That's a great little gift! Looks like there are some interesting pieces--by the way, what's a mince pie?

J

[Tmuir]

I never ceases to amaze me that we all apparently speak the same language, but at times the meanings are completely lost as words travel across the pond.

A Mince pie that one would have around Christmas has no meat in it even though it sounds like it should. It is filled with dried spiced fruit, although at one time it would appear it did also contain meat. The Wikipedia link goes into more detail. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mince_pie

Nice score atimegoneby, wish I had neighbours like that, although I can't complain as my parents have offered me the family Ansonia Triumph clock when I feel confident enough to service a clock that has been in the family for over 120 years

[Watchtime]

Do I see a Buler in the collection?...great neighbours...I love those surprises.

[noirrac1j]

8 hours ago, Tmuir said:

I never ceases to amaze me that we all apparently speak the same language, but at times the meanings are completely lost as words travel across the pond.

A Mince pie that one would have around Christmas has no meat in it even though it sounds like it should. It is filled with dried spiced fruit, although at one time it would appear it did also contain meat. The Wikipedia link goes into more detail. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mince_pie

Nice score atimegoneby, wish I had neighbours like that, although I can't complain as my parents have offered me the family Ansonia Triumph clock when I feel confident enough to service a clock that has been in the family for over 120 years

Thanks Tmuir. I've never eaten mince pie, and your description is a great one! 

J

[atimegoneby]

1 hour ago, noirrac1j said:

Thanks Tmuir. I've never eaten mince pie, and your description is a great one! 

J

Hi noirrac1j ,     if you DM me your address I will send you some !  

[noirrac1j]

How is that possible?!?  I mean, I know how, but will they keep?

J

[Cad101]

Nice collection there they should keep you busy over the festive period.

Don't worry @noirrac1j mince pies have a good shelf life although they don't usually last in our house to worry about that. They are lovely warmed up with a spot of cream.

[atimegoneby]

On ‎21‎/‎12‎/‎2016 at 8:35 AM, Watchtime said:

Do I see a Buler in the collection?...great neighbours...I love those surprises.

Well spotted !  here are some better pic's, a really interesting lot, 

[Watchtime]

Great early Sekonda made in the USSR, I also love the afterwar Smiths Empire and the Buler....

[ramrod]

wow! that is very nice of them. i love the smith's and have one on my list to buy someday. i just haven't found the right one.

it's not common here, but i've had mince pie. it's been centuries since i had it. i'm making apple today.

[mrmarti01]

That is very cool. I'd be excited to get to crack open and inspect some aged pieces. Enjoy.