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There are 3 ways I can think of. 1: Usually gold items are marked either on the inside or outside of their case with a carat grade. 2: Gold is very soft, especially in higher carats, you could try the old fashioned 'bite' method to test it. 3: If it is plated it usually isn't plated all the way around the case. Try opening the face and looking on the inside for a color difference or using something small and sharp such as a pin to scratch an inconspicuous area to see if the plating flecks off.
Get a solid piece of gold of the same weight, if they are equal in mass it is solid gold
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How do you tell if a pocket watch is gold filled?
A gold filled American pocket watch case is typically marked 10 years, 20 years or 25 years under the back cover and sometimes under the dust cover. This was a warrantee offered by the watch companies. Anther way to test is to (*be carful) but very gently apply pressure on the back cover, if it is gold the will be some flex. Gold filled cases have a hard metal core that will not have much play.
How can an object that is supposed to be solid gold be tested for gold plate over lead without damaging the object?
Measure the density. For how to do this, see this question:[http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_can_you_tell_if_gold_is_real_or_fakeHow can you tell if gold is real or fake?]
Can you use a magnet to tell if gold is fake?
A magnet will tell you if a metal is magnetic - Gold is NOT magnetic, so if a ring 'sticks' to a magnet it is NOT gold.
How can you tell a real vacheron constantin watch from a fake one?
How can you tell a real Vacheron watch from a fake or reproduction?
I just sold an item that is 14K solid gold and the buyer said it isn't because it sticks to a magnet. Can you test to see if something is real gold by using a magnet or is she trying to cheat me?
Pure gold is not magnetic. The less-than-pure 14K gold is often created by taking pure gold (24K) and alloying it with silver and copper to give it the hardness or lustre that the maker wants. But combinations of gold, silver and copper aren't magnetic. Testing gold with a magnet will tell if iron or other ferromagnetic material is alloyed with the gold, but if the magnet does not pick up the gold item being tested, we know nothing more about that gold. Some gold is alloyed with nickel, and nickel is magnetic. As we don't know what item was sold and because we can't know how the 14K gold was made, we can't tell much else from the question. A gold and nickel alloy will respond to a magnet. But what can be told from this? Only that the magnet is reacting to a ferromagnetic material. And that is all.
What is the value of a gold elgin watch not a pocket watch?
If it is solid gold, (and if it is, it should be marked 14 or 18 k gold,) it is worth a bit, maybe 500-1000. If you can, take it to a jeweler to have it appraised. They can tell you if it is really gold or just gold plated. Don't tell them that you want to sell it, even if you do. Instead them that you need an appraisal for insurance purposes, because I once took a watch to a watch store, and he offered me $20. Luckily, I didn't take it. It turns out, the watch was worth over 1000!
Who makes a Rhodos pocket watch?
What can you tell me about a gents Rhodos 14kt yellow gold wrist watch,21 jewel incabloc manual wind
What was the purpose of the pocket watch?
to tell what time it was
How much is an Elgin 14kt gold pocket watch 120373 on the case and 1717a on another area of the case worth?
If you can give me the number off of the movement not the case i can tell you about how much your watch is worth.
How do you tell if a pocket watch is gold filled?
A gold filled American pocket watch case is typically marked 10 years, 20 years or 25 years under the back cover and sometimes under the dust cover. This was a warrantee offered by the watch companies. Anther way to test is to (*be carful) but very gently apply pressure on the back cover, if it is gold the will be some flex. Gold filled cases have a hard metal core that will not have much play.
Why did peter henlein invent the watch?
Peter Henlein invented the pocket watch because he wanted it to be easier for people to tell time
How much is a waltham pocket watch worth with serial number 9521774 Not sure what the case is made of but it has Patn 1888 and a number 814967 written on it?
Its very hard to tell. If the watch's serial number is 9521774, that makes it a Waltham model 1883, grade 85. This is a middle grade watch and depending on the condition and might be worth fifty to seventy dollars. The watch case adds to the value of the watch. A cheap case, in good condition, might add twenty dollars, a solid gold case much, much, more. Lorne
How do you tell if a gold watch is really gold?
why not take the watch to a gold store and have them check it out for you Gold is usually soft so you could use the old bite method to check if its real.
How can you tell if a necklace is gold or gold plated?
Rub it, if you can smell tarnish its not solid gold because gold doesn't rust. Its probably what it's plated to!
Tell me something you would find in a nurse pocket?
Pen, Thermometer, Syringe, Watch, Stethoscope, Gloves, Pills
What is the age and value of a Westclox Scotty pocket watch?
To know the age, there would have to be a date on the watch somewhere to tell when it was made. The value can be gotten by bringing it to an appraiser.
What does the 6104623 mean in a pocket watch j boss 14 kt 25 yr 17 jewels in a keystone watch case face plate white pink yellow and gold name on watch is Owen Jones hoquium wash?
If you give me the number off of the movement not the case i might be able to tell you about what your watch is worth. I will also need the name of the watch you should be able to fine this on the face of the watch or the movement.
