watch, pocket

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man's pocket watch, nickel-cased, 15 jewel, stem wind and set, flat glass over enamel dial with second sub-dial, engraved on dome WEST END WATCH Co SWISS MADE, and on inside back Movt.Ser.No.591911. Case - 167 FF.
A worn image of a locomotive is engraved on the centre back of the case.
Place
Switzerland
Accession Number
1986.256
Accession Date
1986
Other Id
H428 (horology)
591911 (serial no)
Department
Applied Arts and Design

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Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1986.256, H248
Primary Maker
West End Watch Co (Watchmaker/horologer)
Place
Switzerland
Date
Circa 1920
Signature/marks
Movt.Ser.No.591911. Case - 167 FF. 'Locomotive' stamped on case back. (M)
Media/Materials
nickel/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic material
enamel/coating (material)
glass/inorganic material
Measurement Reading
80mm
54mm
20mm
Classification
Watch
Timekeeping T&E
05 Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Last Update
31 Mar 2023

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