Can anyone give me more info on my 1886 movement?

Hi all! I'm new to this forum. My grandfather was a watchmaker in San Francisco and I've inherited a number of watch movements from him. The one in question is stamped "International Co New York". It looks like the Jones Calibre but I'm confused by the "New York" part. The serial number is 13548 so it appears to be very early. Can anyone tell me more about this? Thanks so much! I'll attempt to post a pic...

[QUOTE="frolicnfancies"]Hi all! I'm new to this forum. My grandfather was a watchmaker in San Francisco and I've inherited a number of watch movements from him. The one in question is stamped "International Co New York". It looks like the Jones Calibre but I'm confused by the "New York" part. The serial number is 13548 so it appears to be very early. Can anyone tell me more about this? Thanks so much! I'll attempt to post a pic...

It is a Jones calibre, although the number really isn't that early --I'd guess 1874. Many names were stamped on them, and almost all Jones were sold in the U.S.. "New York" is not an uncommon stamping for Jones, and IWC had an office there.

With respect, condition of your movement is just OK. And it's definitely not from 1886.

Thank you so much for the information! Is the condition issue because it is dirty? And do you think it would be worth having it cleaned, considering the fact that I have only the movement and not the case as well??

I really didn't examine the movement that closely, which is hard to do via one photo. I think the movement looks a little dirty but also a bit worn and also not perfectly cared for (like the heads three screws on the left). The problem is that servicing can be a bit costly, and without case and dial the movbement at best would be sold for parts to a watchmaker or hobbyist. As such, I'm not sure you'd improve the saleability commensurate via an overhaul.