Summary
Woman's pocket watch, gold hunter case, Rotherhams, London, 1865.
Presented to Elizabeth L. McWhac, Ballarat, March 1865. Subsequently presented to Alice Ridley, Melbourne, 3 March 1909.
Physical Description
Gold hunter case is richly embossed with foliage. Matt gold dial has roman numerals. Key wound spring; lever escapement. Fusee and chain.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss Isobel Strahan, 15 Feb 1971
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Inscriptions
London hallmark for 1864-1865 (uncrowned leopard, lower case i, crown and 18). Back plate is marked 'Rotherhams, London, 18507'. Inner cover is marked 'Elizabeth L. McWhac, Ballarat, March 1865'. Inside front cover is marked 'Alice Ridley, Melbourne, 3rd March 1909'.
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Overall Dimensions
1.2 cm (Width), 4.3 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
60 mm (Length), 45 mm (Width), 10 mm (Height)
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