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Gold Pocket Watch

1848-01-01/1850-12-31

History Trust of South Australia

History Trust of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia

A gold pocket watch with engine turned case featuring a cartouche within which is engraved a unicorn and another figure. Inside the back cover are four hallmarks and the letters JB/WW which is the maker's mark for London-based case makers, Josiah Barnett & William Waters who used this mark between 1843-53. The watchmaker's name & address are engraved around the mechanism behind the face: 'Plumbly & Parr, New Cavendish Street, LONDON. No 14874'. The watch face is white with black Roman numerals. The number 4 is written IIII. There is a small second face toward the bottom. A gold ring is attached to the knob at the top of the watch.

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  • Title: Gold Pocket Watch
  • Date Created: 1848-01-01/1850-12-31
  • Provenance: This watch was donated to the Art Gallery of South Australia by Mrs Chambers, and later transferred to the History Trust of South Australia
  • Rights: History Trust of South Australia, CC-0
History Trust of South Australia

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