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FH Documents and Artefacts / Gold Hallmark Anomaly
« on: Thursday 08 September 16 06:35 BST (UK)  »
Hello
I am the 2xgreat grandson of William Bent Watchmaker 1823-1917.
I have spent many years collecting photos and compiling details of any William Bent watches which still exist across the World today. (See my blog William Bent Watchmaker)
Most recently, William Bent serial number #15063 thanks to Douglas in San Francisco.
A beautiful full-hunter, 18ct solid gold, keyless, sweep centre seconds chronograph.
Discovered after spending the last 70 years in a drawer.
However, this watch hides a mystery that I hope you will be able to help me with to solve this enigma.
According to my records, all William Bent watches were hallmarked in London.
Serial number 15063 (which appears on both case and movement) lies between #13506 (hallmarked with date letter for 1874) and #16581 (hallmarked with date letter for 1879). Therefore it is not surprising to see the capital "A" date letter (for 1876). Except, The capital "A" on this watch is the wrong font. It is not a font used by London, but in fact the Chester Assay Office???
The city hallmark on this watch is for the Chester Assay Office. (never before seen on a William Bent watch).
If you refer to the Chester hallmark chart, this particular font does not represent 1876. So now I am really confused.
The second photo shows the hallmarks that were expected.
The last photo shows the hallmarks on this watch???
Any light you can throw on this puzzle would be greatly appreciated.
Philip


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Australia / What became of Isabella Delahunt after arriving in Australia?
« on: Monday 12 October 15 21:34 BST (UK)  »
Isabella Delahunt born 17 Sep 1804, Cavan Co Cavan Ire. was the first child of Christopher Delahunt (1775-1840) and his first wife, Esther Wilkinson (1782-1815).

Information from shipping records...
Isabella left Portsmouth on 21 May 1841 on the "China" arriving in Sydney, Australia 7 Sep 1841.

Also on board were two of her step-sisters, Jane (20) and Jemima (16) both under the protection of their married sister Mrs Charlotte Hearne [sic]. Jane, Jemima and Charlotte were children of Christopher Delahunt's second marriage to Jane Delittle. (1794-1879).

Both step-sisters married in Australia.
Jane married Timothy Paul in 1844.
Jemima married Henry Matthews in 1850.

But what happened to Isabella?
Unmarried female immigrant.
Sponsored by Nicholas James & Co.
Bounty £19
Parents deceased
Native of Cavan Co. Cavan
Under the protection of her brother in law Mr James Hearne [sic].
Calling: Laundress
Age: 28 (but could in fact have been nearer 37)
Religion: Protestant
Read and Write: Both
Surgeon's report mentions Isabella as deserving gratuities as acting School Mistress during the voyage.

No trace of marriage or death in NSW BDM Index.

Any help in solving the mystery of Isabella's disappearance gratefully accepted.
Philip

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Occupations on 1861 Census
« on: Saturday 30 May 15 01:38 BST (UK)  »
Can any of you clever people help to read the missing bits of occupations shown here?

"Builder (Wesleyan Local Preacher)

Potter ' __________'
________ _______ 'Potts'
Do                  Do
Milliner Dressmaker"

Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Philip

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Heraldry Crests and Coats of Arms / Fleur-de-lis
« on: Saturday 14 March 15 01:04 GMT (UK)  »
This English made pocket watch #16596 by William Bent dates to 1879.
I have never previously encountered Fleur-de-lis hands, on a William Bent watch.
Fleur-de-lis to me, is usually associated in heraldry with the French Crown.
Is there some political or historical reason that this watch was fitted with Fleur-de-lis hands in 1879?
Or do you think they have been fitted as replacements during a later restoration of the watch?
I would appreciate your thoughts.

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Best I could do at the cemetery!
« on: Monday 24 November 14 04:04 GMT (UK)  »
Can any of you clever people improve the clarity of the inscriptions in my cemetery photos?
I did not want to interfere with the graves and was very disappointed with my resulting pictures.
The inscriptions read...
"In Memory of PERCY FODEN Died 12th Dec 1903 Aged 35 Years
Also his wife GRACE ELIZABETH Died 25th July 1904"

"In Loving Memory of ISAAC CLEMENT FODEN Died 28th July 1910
Also his beloved wife ELIZABETH JANE Died 27th August 1910
In Hope."

I understand that this is not a normal photo restoration request, but hope some clever person may be able to assist me.
If a larger image would help you, please drop me a PM.
Many Thanks
Philip

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Help reading name of county
« on: Thursday 24 July 14 08:38 BST (UK)  »
I can read Limerick, but just cannot decipher the name of the second county on these shipping records.
Any help from you clever people on Rootschat would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Philip

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Please restore my 2x great grandfather William
« on: Sunday 30 March 14 21:23 BST (UK)  »
Please restore this wonderful old photo of my 2x great grandfather.
All efforts greatly appreciated
Many thanks
Philip

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Australia / Victoria 1904 Electoral Roll Lookup please - Thomas LAVER
« on: Wednesday 23 October 13 00:11 BST (UK)  »
Please lookup...
Thomas LAVER
Grace FODEN
Winifred WHITLOCK
...in the 1904 Victoria Electoral Roll

Are they all living at the same address?

Any help appreciated
Thank you
Philip

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Census Lookup and Resource Requests / Why was the age rounded down in 1841 UK census?
« on: Friday 09 August 13 23:31 BST (UK)  »
We are told how enumerators were expected to round the ages down only in the 1841 census, but does anyone know why?
Does documentation exist anywhere that explains why?
Just curious...
Would be interested in your thoughts
Thank you
Philip

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