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Pocket watch

Waltham
Illinois Watch Case Co.

Gold pocket watch presented to Charles Adams by Llanhillieth Colliery in recognition of services rendered at Senghenydd Explosion, October 1913. Monogram 'C' and inverted 'A' on outer watch face cover. Glass inner watch face cover. White face with Roman numerals and second hand dial. Outer back cover case has maker's name and serial number '2863726' stamped and also inscription.

Pocket watch
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Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

80.44I/1

Creation/Production

Waltham
Illinois Watch Case Co.
Date: unknown date –

Acquisition

Donation, 1/4/1980

Measurements

diameter (mm): 50
hook (mm): 70

Material

gold
glass

Location

Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 3.05 Senghenydd)

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Categories

coal Gwent (county name) 1910s

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