Perth, Western Australia November 11, 2006 Home News Time Out Letters Write Letter Classifieds Search Real Estate Trades & Services Submit About Contact Us Advertising Legal	Precious watches stolen Two antique watches, among the most historically precious items at the Royal WA Historical Society in Nedlands, have been stolen. They were lifted from a case - clasps were forced and glass broken. The watches had been kept locked up, hidden from view, for 50 years and have lasted only two months since going on display in specially designed cabinets. Margaret Love, convenor of the society's museum, said: "The society has a small collection of antique jewellery, part of which had recently been put on display and aroused much interest, including many new visitors." The missing items are: • Man's solid gold pocket watch, c1875. Elegant piece, small, with cross-hatched tracery and a small shield in the middle of the cover. It is engraved with words to the effect: "Presented to Captain Charles Tuckey by the shipwrecked survivors of the 'Stefano' (near Cape Cloates) taken on board the 'Jessie' at NW Cape. 12 April 1876"; and a • Lady's gold pocket watch, about 2cm in diameter, decorated daintily with enamel and brilliants, c1780-1800. Maker is "Taylor Watchmakers". Anybody with information is asked to contact police on 131444 or phone the society on 9386 3841. BACK TO TOP < PREVIOUS - HOME - NEXT> Copyright © 1999 - 2006 Post Newspapers Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.