Hello
You can find more info on this thread.
search.php?st=0&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&author_id=808&start=20Just need to see an original Watling for make difference with a reproduction.
About the handle; here is a photo.
The Watling Handle is more large with text on it ( if no text on it , it’s a reproduction or over polished ! ).the early version was on Blue seal (except last version of blue seal) ,and sometimes on few early version of Rol a top.
The original back door have a W embossed on it ( no W on the early early version) .But some very good reproduction have also the W on it ,so ,its hard to tell if it s an original or not with just a photo .
The one on Ebay look fine , nice gold color ,good mech, good handle,…!
But over restored for me , and when you are Lucky to have a 1ç mech , why don t put it in a case with gumball distributor ??
I know , it s hard to find , but keep the mech for the day when you find the front casting !!
AND ,if someone have a gumball front casting to sell , please let me know !!
Stephane
(sorry , I make my best for writte in English ,so if you see Something to change , let me know.)