Grandfather Oxley's Watch

Artist: Mike Oxley
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Card: US$3.99
Print: from US$17.10

This old watch still works.

On the back of the watch, under a hinged cover, is the engraving:
Oxley Engineering Co. Ltd
J.B. Oxley
25 Years Service

It was supplied by Wm. Greenwood, Sons
Jewellers & Silversmiths
92 & 93, Briggate
Leeds

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Brock Hunter

Nicely lit. Now Grandpa knows who took his watch though.
Mike Oxley replied

Thanks, Brock. One of my “quickie” jobs – set up, took the shot, uploaded, changed to jpeg, posted in about 10 minutes. Lighting courtesy of 2 Mastercraft 3 led flashlights (20 bucks each at Canadian Tire).
Brock Hunter

it would be ironic if “Oxley Engineering” is the same company that now specializes in LED lighting.
Mike Oxley replied

LOL. It would be, wouldn’t it! Unfortunately, they made those great big storage tanks that were and may still be a blight on the British landcape and are no longer in business.
ABPhotoArt

They are great keepsakes. I have my Dad’s watch too.
Mike Oxley replied

Thanks, Al. They are great. Funnily enough, I have Dad’s old watch as well – it’s one of the late 80’s Radio Shack’s digital ones – a far cry from his Dad’s!
Aileen David

Beautiful watch wonderfully captured Mike:)
Mike Oxley replied

Thanks very much, Aileen. It is a lovely old watch, very simple in design. And, amazingly, it still keeps good time.
titus

looks like the one my grandfather owned
Mike Oxley replied 22 days ago

Thanks, Titus. There’s something timeless about these old watches. Well worth hanging on to! Sorry for the late reply!
Linda Yates 22 days ago

Beautifully done, Mike.
Mike Oxley replied 22 days ago

Thanks so very much, Linda.