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Pocket Watch - London Lever, Struck by Lightning, Gippsland, 1887
Reg. No: ST 017936
- Summary:
- Gents pocket watch, silver plated hunter case, London Lever, circa 1880.
The watch belonged to James Devlin, Gippsland, Victoria, and was struck by lightning on 30 March 1887, near Forster, Gippsland, whilst lying on a fern stump. - Description:
- Silver plated hunter case; silver mostly removed.
Dial is badly discoloured. Works also badly corroded.
Key wound spring; lever escapement. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr James Devlin, 1887
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 1.5 cm (Width), 4.8 cm (Diameter) |
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| Tagged with: | gents watches, key watches, pocket watches, 55478, london lever |
| Themes this item is part of: | Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Watches |
| Tertiary Classification: | switzerland |
| Inscriptions: | Back plate is marked '53136'. Plate screwed onto watch plate marked 'The London Lever Registered'. Case has Birmingham hallmark for 1883, and is also marked with 'W.H.' and '53137'. |
| User: | Mr James Devlin, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 1887 |
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