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ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO II FOUND IN AMERICA ONE OF MY GGGRANDADS GOLF CLUBS FOR SALE FOR OFFERS OVER £150
HE WAS A GOLF PRO 1901 TIL HE DIED 1923,
THE CLUB HAD MADE BY WILLIAM H FINCH AND CLUB,
I MADE CONTACT IT WAS A LARGE COMPANY,
THEY SAID MAKE AN OFFER OVER £!50 LIIKE ANYONE ELSE
I DID NOT GET IT,I WAS HEARTBROKEN ITS STILL SOMEWHERRE IN AMERICA

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One other thing Fi, maybe get it insured. I know it is worth more as sentimental value but it must also be worth a bit moneywise. Make sure you photograph it so it can be traced if lost or stolen.

I think actually in Law a thing lost REMAINS the propertyof the owner and anyone finding an object and makes no effort to return it to its RIGHTFUL OWNER is guilty of Larceny Finder .See a solicitor. Some give you a quarter hour free consultation.Best I can think of. I believe that it won't do him any good anyway. cisco kid

What a superb outcome - so pleased for you, how wonderful to have found it and now have in your possession for ever.

How brilliant--well done Fi-enjoy
Carol x

Thank you everyone, you have all been there for me when I was trying to make the decision about whether I should purchase it.

You are all right saying that I would have regretted it if I had not brought it from the ebay seller. I have been carrying it around with me ever since and showing it to friends and colleagues. They are all so pleased for me like you are.

Yes I was Fi and Angel back in about 4 years ago. Angel was my previous cat, now I have Lilly. Wheelie Spice came from a colleague I used to work with and now in effect do once again. If you want to see the watch I can post a link to it on FTF.

Fi :)

how lovley for you im sure you will treasure it well done you

Fi,

Wonderful! Is this watch from your Lincolnshire branch?

Elisabeth

(Kathleen - yes, I think Fi is the Fi and Angel of those long ago days.)

Ohh that's great Fi !!

Will tell that story on my site ;o)

Have been offline for a few days due to a computer glitch.

How fantastic to have the watch.

Well Done Fi


Linda

I am very, very pleased that you have it :-)

So pleased for you Fi, been watching this thread to see the outcome.

Like Helen I was going to ask are you Fi with Angel? Long time ago now - the far off days of Chat.

Kathleen

I too have been following this, so glad you were able to purchase it. Saw the pics on FTF...... looks lovely and well worth you having to pay full price for it to have it back in the family where it belongs. xx

How lovely to have the watch Fi, I am glad you got it in the end.

Lizx

I have been watching as this very interesting saga was unfolding. I am so so pleased for you Fi........ well done to you for not giving up. Hope that you have many many years of enjoyment looking after and loving your g grandfathers watch.



Love and Peace
Marianne. x

Now there is one more thing you need to do. (Although the persons who had the watch before you may have). Take the watch to a reputable watchmaker and have it cleaned and serviced.

I know it is an added expense but the watchmaker should be able to tell you the history of the watch, and give you information about it, as well as tidying it up for you.

We just had an old clock repaired and the information which came back with it was quite surprising.

Pleased to hear your news,
Liz

Well done Fi for buying this.

I know you will get lots of pleasure from it and I hope this continues for many years to come. xx

PS are you Fi and Angel?? Just wondering xx

Well done Fi, I'm glad you decided to take the plunge. I'm sure that you will treasure it.

Great Grandfather and his wife died in 1933. I dont know where the children lived after this event in their young lives. My Grandmother was 13 when her parents died.

I love it!!!