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I purchased a large box of "junk" from the widow of a watch repairman who died several years ago.  Among the things in the box, I found the tool pictured below.  Can anyone tell me what it is and what it is used from?  I apologize for not including something for size comparison in the pictures.  To give you an idea of size, the box that this instrument is in measures about 4" X 3".  

 

 

 

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Late to post but yes pocket watch bow mill.

I read this post this morning at work, but can't log in from work and post and was beaten to the replys by the time I got home.

Has each of the circular holes on the front got their milling blades in them as they sometimes are missing?

This was one of the first vintage watch tools I purchased and still my favourite ones. I've yet to use it, but I'm sure one day I will. :)

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