Pocket Watch

Object/Artifact

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Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Pocket Watch

Entry/Object ID

1976.070.215

Description

Man's silver watch with key--ca. 1860 (key missing 1987). Black Roman numerals--separate circle and numerals for second hand. Case plain, back hinges to reveal hole for key, no name, silver marks "lion", 'cat' 'L'(England, London, 1860) Other silver marks on top knob. Exterior back plate for initial " ". Engine turned engraving back. Plain enameled face, blue enamel spade hands, fine. One small hand has become detached and floating under glass. Edge of watch ribbed. Ends of fob or chains still attached at top ring. Hinges at back, front (glass) and workings.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Swainston, Mrs. G

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-76

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Watch

Nomenclature Class

Timekeeping T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

pocket watch

Created By

MacRae, Alisdair

Create Date

February 10, 1996

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

May 15, 2025