Summary
Ladies' wrist watch, gold octagonal case, Rolex, no 1085380, 1923. Metal band is a replacement of later date.
Engraving on rear of case 'ECW 25.12.23'
This watch was the first gift of W.H. Sherriff, land surveyor with the Victorian Railways, to Edna Clarice Wills, ledger poster with Henry Berry, wholesale grocers, both of Caulfield, at Christmas 1923. He presented it to her saying 'I won't get you an engagement ring until your twenty-first birthday', which was still three months away. This was his way of proposing to his future wife. They married on 28 October 1924, and lived in Glen Iris. She wore the watch until 1957, when she wore a new watch (see ST 41880).
Physical Description
Gold octagonal watch with large chain on either side and clasp in center. Dial with faint Roman numerals. Spring wound.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Val Crohn, 22 Jun 1994
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Manufacturer
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Presented By
W. H. Sherriff, Caulfield, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 Dec 1923
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Presented To
Ms Edna Clarice Wills, Caulfield, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 Dec 1923
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Inscriptions
Engraving on rear of case: ECW 25.12.23 On inside of rear of case: ROLEX / SWISS Serial number inside rear of case: 1085380 On metal band clasp: HANDLEY G.P.-5.B.
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Object Dimensions
27 mm (Width), 8 mm (Depth), 25 mm (Height)
Dimensions of watch only. Chain is 67mm on each side. Clasp is: 31mm long fully closed, 40mm fully extended.
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