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Great Grandfather's Gold Pocket Watch?

I have my great grandfather's pocket watch. In the middle 1800's to mid 1900's he owned many Banks. The watch case is hunters style very large & heavy 18kt gold, with many markings. The watch itself is a stop watch (1/5ths), when an outside lever is pushed three seperate chimes strike the hour, quarter hour, and minutes, 35 large rubies and signed Ananee Pietard. In 1996 Tivil appraised it for $20,000.00. Can anyone give me more information about this watch and it's maker? Thanks Rick Magee

Take it on Antiques Roadshow.
Be careful who you have appraise it, get lots of references. Some will try to low ball you and then offer to buy it.
The link below is to one of the watch and jewelry appraisers on the roadshow.

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