Showing 66 items matching horology
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Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Horology, Pocket Watch by C. Marks & Co
C Marks & Co were retailers and manufacturing Jewellers situated at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat.Pocket watch by C. Marks and Co,horology, pocket watch, c. marks & co. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Decorative object - Horology, Wall Clock by William Bennett of Ballarat, c1880
The clock would have been sold by William Bennett of Bridge Street, Ballarat, under his name.Timber drop case wall clock. The movement it by Ansonia Clock Company of New York United States of America, and the case is most probably of European origin.william bennett, clocks, horology, ansonia, watchmaker -
Federation University Historical Collection
Domestic object - Horology, Wall Clock by C. Marks & Co of Ballarat
Timber drop case wall clock used at the Ballarat School of Mines.clocks, horology, ansonia, watchmaker, c. marks and co., ballarat school of mines -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Clock
Battery operated clock with a highly lacquered face with an image of half of a split casing pump casing. The image is in blue and black on a white ground centred on a circular wooden clock face. Numbers are imitation chrome plastic covered with lacquer. The second hand is red. The backing board is rectangular. The operating mechanism is centred in a housing on the back.Maker's name ("Chris Shaw") on a gold sticker at the bottom centre of the back.horology -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Needle nose pliers
Used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920 -1970 in Albury, while at Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers and JewellersSix small needle nose pliers. Precision tools as used in watchmaking. Steel pliers held in brass sleeve, bakelite handle. Stored in leather case with purple cloth lining and metal clasphorology, tools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Pocket watch, c 1930
Watch used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920-1970's in Albury when at Nicholson and Smith, Watchmakers & JewellersA silver pocket watch case with a white face and black hands and numbers. It has an additional seconds clock and hand inset at the 6 mark. Markings: Westclox DAX, shock resistant. Made in Canada. Winder and handle at top of case.Westclox DAXhorology, watches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Watchmaker's multi-tool
Tools used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920-1970's in Albury when he worked for Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers and Jewellers.A multi-tool to cut and draw wire. Metal round nose tool with 5 sized wire holes. Handles are held with metal clamphorology, tools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Pivot holder
Used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920-1970s in Albury when he worked at Nicholson and Smith, Watchmakers and JewellersCurved handles, shaped arms to a point, with screw adjustment on side, with pivot; used in clock makingEgiercoconhorology, tools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Pliers, c 1920
Watchmaker's tool used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920 -1970's in Albury when he worked for Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers and JewellersSteel pliers pointed at nose. Handles curved at different angleshorology, tools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Watch
Round silver fob watch with inset for second hand. White face with black roman numerals. Link for chain.horology, watches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Watch
Silver ladies fob watch decorated on lid - white face with black numeralshorology, watches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Clock, c1900
German Pendule de Portative, Eight Day time clock. Movement by H.A.C. c.1900. Brass coloured with Roman numerals. Handle on top. Glass sides allow mechanism to be seen.horology, clocks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Travel Clock
Small square travelling clock. A gold background with black numbers. A black and gold frame. A stand on back of clock and winding knobs.horology, clocks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Clock
Dark wooden mantel clock with cream face with Roman numerals.horology, clocks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Clock
Wall clock with walnut surround and roman numeral. Four chains and two pulleys hang from the clock.horology, clocks -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument, Pocket Watch
Pocket watchhorology, pocket watch -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument, Stop Watch
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Clock
Standing pendulum clock with painted beehive decoration below clock face. Polished wooden case with metal trim. Opening front face with Roman numerals. Key with decorated handleOn inside back - 'Oct. Prize Night Day Striking' Also sundry instructions and advertisements. Handwritten '1880'horology, clocks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Clock, 1867 - patent date
Back panel has been stuck to case. Original case would have had feet due to length of pendulum. Dial now fitted does not relate to this clock. Original dial is on back of new dial.Mantel clock in ash veneer on a spruce case. Eight metal decorative clasps around case. Roman numerals on clock face. Four round wooden legs. Clock has a suspension pendulum.horology, clocks -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clock, Ballarat Railway Precinct, c2016
Colour photograph of a clock at the Ballarat Railway Station, "Ballarat Station" written on the face of the clock.clock, ballarat railway station, horology -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - POCKET WATCH
ROUND SILVER PLATED POCKET WATCH, BLACK ROMAN NUMERALS ON WHITE DIAL, SILVER HOUR AND MINUTE HANDS WATCH MAY BE REMOVED FROM SILVER CASE WOUND WITH KEY. [NO KEY]horology, mclennan, local history -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Watch, Unknown
Wristwatches became popular after World War 1, where they were used to ensure soldiers could undertake operation at the same time over a last distance. In the 1920s the automatic watch was invented by John Harwood and the mass production of wristwatches began, allowing all members of society the ability to keep track of time.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.Small silver watch, with black and white number face, with the exception of a red ink 12. The watch has a small gold hand mechanism turner on the right side and a small silver spike sitting on the bottom of the watch.Clock is currently set on five past one. watch, horology, early 20th century -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - POCKET WATCH
ROUND SILVER PLATED WATCH MANUFACTURED BY WALTMAN WATCH CO. FOR J.B. EDWARDS WATCHMAKER IN CLUNES FROM 1875 - 1881. DONATED BY MR. FRANK HARRIS. WHITE DIAL WITH BLACK ROMAN NUMERALS. SECONDS ILLUSTRATED ON SMALLER DIAL ON MAIN DIAL. NO HANDS.MANUFACTURED BY THE WALTMAN WATCH CO. FOR J.B.EDWARDS. CLUNES.local history, horology, pocket watch, barkell -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Clock, J.T. Sleep, Clock by J.T. Sleep of Ballarat
Wall clock featuring the name J.T. Sleep on the face.old colonists' association ballarat, clock, j.t. sleep, horology -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Furniture - Clock, Clock by J.T. Sleep of Ballarat, c1800s
The clock has been electrifiedPhotograph of a wall clock featuring the name J.T. Sleep on the face.old colonists' association ballarat, clock, j.t. sleep, horology -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - TIME CLOCK, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MASHINES CORP, 1924
THIS TIME CLOCK WAS USED IN THE INTERKNIT HOSIERY CO. KNITTING MILL FROM 1946 - 1977 TO RECORD EMPLOYEES TIME SHEET WHICH IS PLACED IN THE GLASS FRONTED CUPBOARD BEHIND BEHIND AND WHEEL.BROWN VARNISHED CUPBOARD WITH TIME CLOCK ON FRONT. A LEVER WITH PUNCH LIKE DEVICE TO RECORD TIME OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF EMPLOYEES. A DOUBLE ROW OF HOLES ROUND THE EDGE OF A WHEEL NUMBERED 1 - 100, BEING EMPLOYEES NUMBERS. INTERNATIONAL TIME RECORDING CLOCK.local history, horology, chronometers, knitting mill interknit hosiery co. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Marble mantel clock, c1895
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga. The clock is representative of French mantel clocks in the late 19th and early 20th century. The key included may be a replacement key as these keys were commonly manufactured in England by "Popular Progress" whose trademark is on this key.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is representative of a style of crystal ware items of the early 20th century.A French designed black and red marble or slate mantel clock. The clock face is white with black handles and Roman numerals. The number of minutes is also marked in 5 minute intervals in Arabic numerals around the outer edge of the dial. It is a wind up clock with 2 winding points. The key included is manufactured by English clock key manufacturer "Popular Progress". There is a line design etched into each of the 4 corners of the front section and the front of the base.On Key " Made in England" and the letter P inside an outline Spadehorology, french clocks, mantel clocks, domestic items -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Punches - watch making
Used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920-1970's in Albury, at Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers & Jewellers, Albury.A black cardboard box with slide-on top. Six, red compartments with 6 various sized punches used by watch makershorology, tools, trades, jewelling -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Holding pliers
Used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920-1970 in Albury at Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers & Jewellers, Albury. Mr Cruickshank was father-in-law of Peter Simmenauer, Treasurer of Whitehorse Historical SocietyPrecision pliers as used in watch makinghorology, tools, trades, jewelling -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Watch, 1930
This watch was presented by the Shires of Blackburn and Mitcham to Miss Beatrice Neilson in recognition of her work with 'The Box Hill Reporter' 1927-1930 and in particular her faithful reporting of events in these shires. Miss Neilson joined the staff of 'The Age' in 1930 and retired in 1971.Small round gold watch.'Miss B.H. Neilson/from/The President and Councillors/Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham/with best wishes/10.2.199930' (on back)horology, watches, civic mementoes, presentations