Silver pocket watch

Silver pocket watch by Corliss Clock Co., with original bow and crown. Used in Nyeri for much of its working life.

Height

67 mm

Width

54 mm

Depth

14 mm

Weight

140 g

Method: Applicant’s measurements

Materials

Silver case, enamel dial, steel hands

Condition

Fair — Some damage, losses or later repairs.Verified

Condition notes

Old damage, stabilised; some parts missing.

Kisumu University Collections, 1939: Recorded in an inventory at Nyeri. Ana Tuivaga, 1947: Passed by inheritance. Juma Mbwambo, 1974: Received as a gift. Siu Ming Yeung, 1982: Passed by inheritance. Sipho van der Merwe, 1989: Inherited by the current custodian.

1. 1928
   Corliss Clock Co. Manufacture · United States

   Made.

   VerifiedSource: Maker’s records
2. 1939
   Kisumu University Collections Acquisition · Nyeri

   Recorded in an inventory at Nyeri.

   Unverified claimSource: Shipping manifest
3. 1947
   Ana Tuivaga Inheritance · Nyeri

   Passed by inheritance.

   VerifiedSource: Letter
4. 1974
   Juma Mbwambo Gift · Nyeri

   Received as a gift.

   VerifiedSource: Family account
5. 1982
   Siu Ming Yeung Inheritance · Nyeri

   Passed by inheritance.

   VerifiedSource: Bill of sale
6. 1989
   Sipho van der Merwe Inheritance · Nyeri

   Inherited by the current custodian.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Will
7. 1992
   Sipho van der Merwe Registration · Nyeri

   Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.

   VerifiedSource: Registry decision

Acquired by current custodian

Inherited, 1989Verified

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.