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.

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

Timber drop case wall clock used at the Ballarat School of Mines.clocks, horology, ansonia, watchmaker, c. marks and co., ballarat school of mines

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Ladies wristwatch in blue velvet box, watch square silver plated case with embossed decoration, round gold coloured dial with a second dial and hand at bottom, brown leather band.H.Bright Watchmaker & Jeweller Carlton & Brunswicj Swiss madehorology, watches

2 Ladies wrist watches, 1 with black leather band circular white face with luminous numbers and hands, separate seconds dial, marked Election Swiss made. The other smaller with no band, white circular face with black numerals and red 12 and wavy pattern on case.Swiss made 0935 84 116361 2horology, watches

Nickel plated pocket watch white dial with black Roman numerals. Seconds dial at bottom has no hand.261410 Charleyhorology, watches

Ingersoll eclipse pocket watch and fob chain EPNS case and chain, black numerals with gold dots with separate second hand at bottom. Label inside reads Robt.H.Ingersoll & Bro makers Ely place London 15.5.15Made in USA Ingersoll Eclipsehorology, watches

2 nickel plated pocket watches with gold dials and black numerals.Swiss made First patent lever shock proofhorology, watches

Nickel plated fob chain for pocket watch.horology, watches

Eight-day mantle clock in an ornate carved wooden case. Plain face with Roman numerals, under glass. A glass door allows access to the weighted pendulum, and is decocrated with an etching-like transfer showing a bearded Cavalier with a sword. The clock face and pendulum is flanked by a pair of brass or gold coloured cupids, standing on turned wooden pedastels, with mirrors behind them. A carved wooden head is above the face, and another carved wooden head flanked with wings is on the base.clock, horology

This watch belonged to T. J. Grieve, a member of an early Altona/Werribee pioneer familyMen's silver fob watch with chain. Watch has two lids, one opens to reveal the watch face which has black roman numerals on a white background. The protective glass is missing. A smaller minute dial is at the 6 o'clock mark. The second lid opens to reveal an inscription in copperplare writing - 'T. J. Grieve', engraved scotch thistles and three leaf clovers. The heavy silver chain has a clip and a shank. Inscription: "T.J. Grieve" three scotch thistles and three clover leaves. horology, fob watch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silver ladies fob watch decorated on lid - white face with black numeralshorology, watches

Round silver fob watch with inset for second hand. White face with black roman numerals. Link for chain.horology, watches

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

Dark wooden mantel clock with cream face with Roman numerals.horology, clocks

Wall clock with walnut surround and roman numeral. Four chains and two pulleys hang from the clock.horology, clocks

Document. A printed single sheet advertising the expertise of watchmaker F.Prescott, Mitchell St, Bendigohorology, watches, repairs, watchmaker, f.prescott, mitchell st., horology

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

Black wooden mantle clock with pendulum bob, made in U.S.A. by the Sessions Clock Company, mounted on ornate metal feet with metal handles on each end, four faux marble columns in green with metal tops & bases. Round gold dial with black numerals and hands, brass bezel with flat glass. 8 day time and strike, chiming the hours on a gong and half hour on a bell. Original paper label on back with manufacturers details and operating instructions.The Sessions Clock Cohorology, clocks, mantle