WATCH, pocket
W1985.100
Found in Arms store during CEP grant sorting of Arms collection when J Moroney and D Kops made shelf lists and recorded locations in the W Register. Pocket watch with leather thong and key. Writing and numerals on face appear to be Turkish, with star and crescent moon. Case may be French made, shows a bell symbol, a gothic letter "A", and a plain letter "F" inside case back, and beside time speed lever are the letters "R/A/S/F". Probably a souvenir of the Great War
Details from register: White metal, appears to have been silver plated. White porcelain face with Turkish star and crescent and Turkish script. Winder key attached to leather strap.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1985.100 |
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| Accession Date: | 16 Dec 1985 |
Material
| Porcelain/Ceramic | metal, porcelain or enamel |
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| Metal |
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| Enamel/Glass |
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| Enamel/Metal |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| diameter | 55mm |
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