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watch, pocket

human history
  • Other Name

    half-hunter pocket watch belonged to late Judge Martin

    level keyless half-hunter watch

  • Description

    half hunter pocket watch which belonged to late Judge Martin of Russell

    full plate; going barrel with set handle push piece; cut balance, diamond end-stone, jewelled escape wheel engraved on back weasel and scroll and inscription "VINCIT AMOR PATRIAE". [Vincit Amor Patriae : Love of Country Conquers]; a black strap with gilt clip, chain and buckle appears to be associated with watch.

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1942.92
  • Accession Date
    09 Oct 1942
  • Other Id

    col.0963.4 (colonial)

    H183 (horology)

    26559.4 (ethnology)

    col.0963 (colonial)

  • Department

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