Katanning Historical Society > Records

Pocket Watch

Levinson & Sons
c. 1920 - 1930
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
People > Isobel Bradbury
Military > World War One
Overview

A pocket watch with digital numbers, the background of the face is yellowed, and there is a small circular dial displaying seconds located at the 6 o'clock position.

Historical information

Levinson & Sons were a well known jeweller in Perth. The pocket watch was owned by Henry Bradbury who served in World War One, his service number was "3119".

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.240
Item type
Watches
Material
Glass
Silver (Metal)
Width
4.8000 cm
Height or length
6.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the clock front is "LEVINSONS' DREADNOUGHT".

On the back of the pocket watch is an oval shaped circular with the words "LEVINSON & SONS DREADNOUGHT" around the inner oval and in the centre is a engraved picture of a steam ship"

Year
c. 1920 - 1930
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Links to additional resources
Sunday Times Sun 16 Dec 1923 [trove.nla.gov.au]

An article on the Levinson family and their jewellery business.

National Archives of Australia [recordsearch.naa.gov.au]

Service record for Henry Bradbury.

Last modified
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
Completeness
94
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
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