Summary
Pocket watch, sterling silver key wind, retailed by James Murray & Co, Melbourne. Not working but with perfect enamel dial with subsidiary seconds.
Inner back plate engraved '1st Gymnastics Prize Won By H. Lan for General Proficiency Melbourne April 18th 1876'.
Physical Description
White enamel dial with black Roman numerals. Sterling silver case. In case that was manufactured later. Key wound spring.
Significance
Pocket watch, sterling silver key wind, by James Murray & Co, Melbourne: relates to the Engineering and Trades strategic collections strategy, and will compliment more than 130 watchmaking tools and 458 watches and related objects held in the collection - only 15 of which have any link to Melbourne recorded. Its inscription also provides links to other strategic collecting areas - in particular relating to sporting activities (Social and Domestic Life) and possibly childhood / education (Childhood).
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Retailer
James Murray & Co, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, by 1876
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Presented To
H Lan, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 Apr 1876
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Inscriptions
Inner back plate engraved '1st Gymnastics Prize Won By H. Lan for General Proficiency Melbourne April 18th 1876'.. Front of case engraved 'H L'. Printed on dial 'James Murray & Co Melbourne'.
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Overall Dimensions
14 mm (Depth), 73 mm (Height)
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