Summary
Gents pocket watch, German silver case, open face, G. Croft & Co., Coventry & London, circa 1880.
Issued to Victorian Railways staff. Said by donor to be one of the first watches issued to Victorian Railways staff.
The donor, Fritz Joachim Schlegel, was a Victorian railway employee. He served in the German Army during World War II, and was a 'camera assistant' at the time of his discharge in 1946. He appears to have arrived in Australia some time between 1952 and 1963 and lived for many years with his family near Geelong.
Physical Description
German silver case, open face. White enamel dial has roman numerals. Key wound spring; lever escapement. Balance wheel is external to back plate. Has separate cock.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from F. J. Schlegel, 25 Mar 1974
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Issued By
Victorian Railways (VR), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880
Said by donor to be one of the first watches issued to Victorian Railways staff. -
Maker
G. Croft & Co, Coventry & London, England, Great Britain
B. Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.54 gives date of 1880. -
Previous Owner
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Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'G. Croft & Co, Coventry & London' and '27089'. Dial is marked 'G. Croft & Co'. Case is marked 'Croft' and '27089'. Outside of case is marked 'Victorian Railways', badly worn.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.7 cm (Width), 4.8 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
70 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 15 mm (Height)
length is 120 with key ring and key
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Dimensions
45 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation.
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