Out 'n' About With The CTX3030

[Goldpick]

Great looking spot Sandta going off those great finds, tasty snake buckle as well. There is the possibility the watch case may be rolled gold, here is a link to a site explaining how to ID gold vs rolled gold on your watch, though might be hard if you cannot view the internal serial number on the actual watch workings (Elgin internals were sold separately to the Illinois Watch Case Co case in the USA).

http://elginwatches.org/help/serial_number_info.html

 

[silver]

All the gold n silver there ower: :Y:

 

[Danny13]

Great finds . Looks like a superb spot Sandta.

 

[Mackka]

The back of that Elgin pocket watch suggests it might be 1933.
Nice finds Sandta
Mackka :Y:

 

[Jaros]

Great variety of "stuff" you have there.

 

[LonelySilver]

Excellent finds Sandta, the watch is great!

 

[Sandta]

Got this (not so little) beauty today

Now just got to figure out the best way to clean it up / restore it ...
this will also be given back to the land owner (same property as the cricket buckle)

 

[Bush Chook]

Looks to originally have been a Govt padlock perhaps SandTa?

 

[Mackka]

Molasses mate
Mackka

 

[Goldpick]

What a whopper lock Sandta, I've used electrolysis on some older locks before with good results. :Y:

 

[Deepseeker]

Man, that lock is a monster! Should look great when it's cleaned up :Y: :Y:

 

[RM Outback]

Once it's clean send me the best detail pictures you can and I'll have a chat to a few people who will be able to give you a professional appraisal, I've worked in the game for the last 30 + years. If you like I'll make the initial contact and send you their contact details.

 

[Sandta]

Thanks fellas
Ye Mackka , that was my first thought too
Never tried it before though
Might have a flick through youtube for advise
Have not ever tried electrolysis either GP
maybe leave that for plan B after molasses

 

[silver]

This bloke recons 10-1 ratio (water to molasses respectively)
[video=480,360]https://youtu.be/vq5IUiYMhRM[/video]
I'd always heard 30-1 over the years.

 

[Sandta]

Up and out n about with the sparrows this morning

Was enjoying the warm (12*)weather .... then the rain came :Y:

 

[Danny13]

Great looking 16 shilling erfect:

 

[golddiggerart]

Blimey, crikey that buckle is a real treasure mate... I did some searching as well and found this...

Thought the eagle looked similar.. I did think navy because if the boat people. Anyway fantastic find. :Y:

 

[Sandta]

Very good Artie , it sure does look like lt :Y:
Im not real hopeful of finding the other half though
But ... never say never

 

[Sandta]

Couldnt just sit back and see Rocket having all the fun

I reckon i satisfied myself pretty good

 

[Mackka]

Nice bit of beer money and treasures.
Mackka