Jacobson, M. of Manchester

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The chronograph watch shown below is in a case hallmarked 1880 and is signed M Jacobson, Manchester.

This maker does not appear in any of our books, and I cannot find a M. Jacobson living in Manchester in either the 1871 or the 1881 census. If anyone has anyinformation on this maker, please let us know.

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Photos and text by Paul Mann.

Chronograph watch from about 1880. Its a center second hand, well jeweled and in an unusual side-winder configuration. The movement is signed "M. Jacobson Manchester" with the serial number 75491. Large heavy case [60 mm] from chester 1880 and marked with the same serial number.


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