Swiss Watch For Honeymooners 1947

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Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

Switzerland. Wristwatch gift for Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) from the Swiss Government.

MS Several workmen making parts for the watch at their benches.

CU a jeweller working on the bracelet.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
59599
Sort Number:
UNSO 014 J
Time in/Out:
01:25:36:00 / 01:26:23:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 014 J
Film ID:
1514.21
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