Summary
Receipt issued by John Bennett, Watch Clock and Instrument Maker, 65 Cheapside, London, England, to Mr Coleman, Ealing, 26 May 1881. The receipt is for a silver lever pocket watch (registered at ST 46057) The price was 6 pounds, 9 shillings and 6 pence.
Physical Description
Ornate letterhead in red and purple ink, with illustration of clockface, and prize medals. Has been folded and stored in envelope.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John Coleman, Mr James Harry Coleman, 28 Sep 2001
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Maker
Mr John Bennett, 64 &65 Cheapside, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, 26 May 1881
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Printed in red and purple in ornate script:" Bought of John Bennett / Watch clock and Instrument Maker / TO HER MAJESTY, THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY / THE BOARD OF ORDNANCE, THE ADMIRALTY, / The Board of Trade / THE BRITISH , INDIAN, RUSSIAN, PERSIAN AND FRENCH GOVERNMENTS, / THE PRINCIPAL RAILWAY COMPANIES. / 65, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON E.C." Handwritten May 26/81 / Mr Coleman, /Ealing" Printed "REFERENCE NUMBER", handwritten "3012" Printed "WATCH" ,handwritten "6 /16 /6" Printed "No" , handwritten "36892" Price, handwritten 6 / 9 / 6.
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