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Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Fob Watch, Fob watch presented to Constable John Redding
This fob watch was presented to Constable John Redding by his friends at Bacchus Marsh and Myrniong in 1874. It is a symbol of the high regard in which some police officers were held in small rural communities.Circular fob watch with silver surface.MacFarlane & Sons, Melbourne; Presented to Mounted Constable John Redding as a token of esteem by a number of his friends at Myrniong & Bacchus Marsh 26th June 1874.police officers, police stations -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fob chain
A pocket watch (or fob watch) is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket. Watches were also mounted on a short leather strap or fob, when a long chain would have been cumbersome or likely to catch on things. This fob could also provide a protective flap over their face. Watch chains were introduced about 100 years after pocket watches first appeared in the 16th century. This item is an example of a popular piece of men's jewellery often considered to be a symbol of importance.Man's double, silver fob chain with key for watch.On fob chain - GILTchain silver fob-chain jewelry costume-accessories- male -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Fob sovereign Holder, c1900
The first British gold sovereign was minted as long ago as 1489 under the reign of Henry VII. Subsequent monarchs issued their own gold coins until the reign of James I, crowned King of England and Scotland in 1603 when the practice died out. The modern use of the sovereign and half sovereign coins as common currency in Britain began in 1817. In Australia, the Sydney Mint was established as a branch of the Royal Mint in London in 1855. Its primary role, together with the mints of Melbourne (1872-1931) and Perth (1899-1931) was to strike Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns from the gold that had been discovered in the goldfields of Victoria and New South Wales in 1851. During the First World War, the Sovereign - like most gold and silver coins - was gradually withdrawn from general circulation, although special limited issue coins have frequently been minted for special events, such as the Platinum Jubilee and recent death of Queen Elizabeth 11. Sovereign cases were small portable boxes usually in cylindrical shape and made from various metals with snapshut covers to contain the coin. The spring in the base allowed several coins to be stored in a small container. These fob holders were particularly common in the late 19th to early 20th century and were frequently used by men who could then safely carry coins in their suit pockets. This case was used by a member of the Raper family of Wodonga, Victoria. This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A small silver case with a fob attachment designed to hold sovereign and half sovereign coins. Inside the case are 2 circular spring loaded receptacles to hold the coins. The lid is lined with velvet. A clip and fob is attached to the front of the case.currency, predecimal coins -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.
Unknown - Key fob, Promotional Key Fob, with Croydon Conservation Society logo, 1993
Created for Croydon Conservation Society in 1993To help promote the organisation of Croydon Conservationn SocietyPlastic Key fobCroydon Conservation Society and logo -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Michael Laurie Photography, Silver Braille fob watch
This timepiece uses raised dots to indicate the position of the numbers, which the wearer could then use to orient themselves and tell the time from the metal hands. The 12 position is indicated by three dots, with the 3,6,9 positions by two dots. The user would start with a finger at the centre of the face and work outwards to the end of each hand to determine position and hence be able to figure out the time. Since the watch is designed and made for touching, the metal hands are particularly robust.Silver fob watch with raised dots to indicate number position. assistive devices, braille -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Fob
The Fob was presented to M.Sandy by the People of Bruthen in recognition of his service in WWIRound 9 ct gold fob with scroll shaped attachment mounted on top of the fob for attachment to a chain. Embossed in centre is an Australian Soldier (WWI) at rest with riflePresented to / M. SANDY / from People of / Bruthen / 1365 Days service / makers hallmark -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Keyring, unknown
Keyring comprising white metal ring with plastic fob attached (coloured white, red and black)On front of Fob; "EMERGENCY DIAL 000" On back of fob "The Ambulance Service saves Lives"keyring, ambulance service -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Fob watch holder
Used on belt to carry fob watch and manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Half round fob watch holder with flap and press studleather, pouch, fob watch holder -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Fob watch holster, Ca 1900
Fob watch holster as made and sold by Holden and FrostHalf round fob watch holster with strap on back to allow to be belt mountedholster, leather, fob watch holster -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - FOB WATCH & CASE WW1, c.1900
Item was given to M E MONIGATTI who was a POW in Germany in exchange for a sandwich by a German soldier. Ref Cat No 3562 for his service details..1) FOB Watch, round, face is intricate with inlays of silver, coloured flowers blue / red / green around numbers. Face has small second hand. Rear opens, inside inscriptions. .2) Metal case to suit watch with glass face, inside has red felt lining. Swivel ring at top..1) Wording appears to be: “Resnontow cylinder 10 Reelis, 22652” .2) Wording appears to be: “BRAVO”accessory, watch, fob -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Chain
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.chain, fob, -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Chain
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.chain, fob, -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Fob Watch, 1940-60s
Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. Their popularity peaked in the nineteenth century where they were an important part of middle and lower class society as well.This item is of social significance as fob / pocket watches were valued as an essential object in all levels of society. For some occupations, such as the railroads, it was a necessary tool of the job. Steel York Lever open face pocket / fob watch dated between 1940-1960. The dial has an inner pewter circle, outer minute divisions and a circular insert and hand to show the seconds. The numbers are finely edged with a black line and the hands are two coloured. The back of the watch is patterned with fine lines and three rectangle shapes. The words 'ANTIMAGNETIC' are on the front of the watch. Anti-magnetic watches began to be made at the beginning of the 20th century as mechanical watches were affected by magnetic fields. The 'lever' set on watches was a requirement for railroad watches. It required a two step process for the hands to be adjusted. The front dial of the watch has the words 'YORK LEVER', 'ANTIMAGNETIC' and 'MADE IN GERMANY'. flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, fob watch, pocket watch, watch, horology, time keeper, york lever, anti-magnetic, made in germany -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, antique -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, fob, antique -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Chain
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.chain, fob, gold -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Chain
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.chain, fob, gold -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Watch
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.watch, pocket and fob -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Fob Watch, 1920-30s
Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. Their popularity peaked in the nineteenth century where they were an important part of middle and lower class society as well. The inclusion of the word RAILWAY on the face of the watch suggests a possible use by an employee of the railways. This item is of social significance as fob / pocket watches were valued as an essential object in all levels of society. For some occupations, such as the railroads, it was a necessary tool of the job. Steel Railway Lever open face pocket / fob watch dated 1920s-1930s. The white dial has large black arabic numerals and outer minute divisions around the edge. A circular insert and small hand to show the seconds is at the bottom of the watch face. The hour hand is a rounded leaf shape, and the minute hand a thin diamond shape. Both hands and the small rounded end of the second hand reflect a metallic blue sheen in the right lighting. The words RAILWAY LEVER, 15 JL and SWISS MADE are on the dial. The lever set on watches was a requirement for railroad watches. It required a two step process for the hands to be adjusted. 15 JL refers to the movement being a 15 jewel one.The front dial of the watch has the words 15 JL, RAILWAY LEVER, and SWISS MADE. flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, fob watch, pocket watch, watch, horology, time keeper, swiss made, railway lever, 15 jl, 15 jewel -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Sam Brown
Sam Brown With Sword Fob 1915uniform, ww1, army -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Chain
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.chain, fob, plus match container -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Chain
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.chain, fob, gold plus locket