Summary
Gents pocket watch, open face. English made and distributed by Henry Kyezor, Melbourne, Victoria, circa 1860. Issued to engine drivers on the Victorian Railways.
Physical Description
Key wound spring; verge escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from L. J. Harrigan, Jul 1968
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Maker
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Distributor
Henry Kyezor, Queen Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1860
Henry Kyezor had a watchmaking business at 45 Queen Street, Melbourne from 1858-1863 and at 76 Queen Street, Melbourne from 1873-1876. -
User
Victorian Railways (VR), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
White dial is marked 'Victorian Railway' and 'Kyezor, Melbourne'. Back plate is marked 'Kyezor, Melbourne, 10007'. Case is marked '10007' and 'A.T.'. Back of case is marked 'Victorian Railways, Engine Driver, No 18'.
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Overall Dimensions
2 cm (Width), 5 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Railway Workers, Horology
