Historical information

"Hunter" pocket watch that was presented to James "Jinger" Trewartha in1899 by the Long Gully Cricket Club. (See 10866.2)
District Cricketers subscribed the money for the gold watch and chain that was presented to Trewartha at the 1899 Annual banquet of the Long Gully Cricket Club.
A "hunter" pocket watch is a pocket watch with a hinged metal lid that covers the dial and crystal to protect them from damage. The name comes from the convenience of being able to open the watch with one hand while holding the reins of a horse.
Pocket watches have been around since the fifteenth century. Around the sixteenth century, Charles II, made it popular by wearing it in a waistcoat.

Physical description

Bright gold 'hunter" pocket watch a double case back. Ornate engraving on front cover - Entwined initials J T.
Engraved on back of watch "Presented to J. Trewartha Esq. by the L.G.C.C. Cricketers of Bendigo For Services rendered 1898 - 9"
The white clock face has black Roman numerals and a small circular window with the seconds displayed. There is no visible brand on the clock face.
The gold chain attached to the pocket watch has trombone links separated by groups of five small links.
The pocket watch is stored in a light coloured suede pocket. The watch and suede pocket are stored inside a red cotton fabric envelope pocket with an overlapping section fastened with a press stud.

Inscriptions & markings

Inside front cover 14 K, small oval shaped pattern.