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Pocket Watch Information Requested


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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.
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