Pocket Watch

Production date
Pre 1916
 Country
Turkey
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Object detail

Description
Pocket watch, outer case missing. Inner brass case, enamel dial, Turkish markings, floral decoration. Wind and adjustment by key through back. Lever escapement. Back cover plain and unmarked. Back plate (under back cover) marked with Arabic script, Trademark of "Cordon" over sailing boat. Back inner case marked "Metal" "99681" Separate seconds dial. Suspension loop. (Glass Bezel Lodge)
Classification
HOROLOGY Watches pocket watch
MILITARY Army battlefield souvenirs
Production date
Pre 1916
Production place
Switzerland
Measurements
L76 W52 H16mm
Media/Materials description
Brass, Glass, Steel, Paint (Surface Treatments) Gold (Metal Plating)
Signature/Marks
99681
CORDON
History and use
This pocket watch is thought to have been souvenired from a Turkish soldier at Gallipoli in 1915.
Associated person
Registration number
H18873

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