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    Posted 8 years ago

    Junkman60
    (303 items)

    I was making my Saturday morning yard sale rounds and came across this interesting lapel watch,It seems to made from Mexican Coins and it is dated 1867. I'm hoping some of you watch or collectors out there could help me out with info on this.Its keeping good time as well .

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    1. kerry10456 kerry10456, 8 years ago
      I would venture to say "Custom" piece.....Coins were carved out and common called "Love Token". The concept of one being made into a watch is truly a unique idea, really LOVE this, but positive it's not a production piece. That said surely it's one-of-a-kind, Thanks for sharing
    2. kerry10456 kerry10456, 8 years ago
      Here's an overview here on CW about Love Tokens
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/us-coins/love-tokens
    3. Junkman60 Junkman60, 8 years ago
      Thank you so much for the information !!!!
    4. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      What a lovely find!!!
    5. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      Superb!

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