Posted 10 years ago
kerry10456
(206 items)
Just a reference posting to show CW member deedeewa, an example of one of these.
The 1939 royal tour of Canada was a cross-Canada royal tour by George VI and Queen Elizabeth. It was one of the first visits of a reigning monarch to Canada. It began 17 May 1939, and saw the royal couple visit every Canadian province as well as the United States and the Dominion of Newfoundland.
These watches were produced for this event by Westclox of Canada, circa 1939.
Have a great day,
Kerry
Evening Eye4, Thanks :-)
Very cool ... Were they available during the visit or after ?
Eye4, these were produced to be sold while "Royals" were in country,
Little tidbit,This tour marked the first time that the sovereign's official Canadian birthday was marked with the monarch himself present in the country. Upon their arrival in Winnipeg, on the King's official birthday, the royal couple was greeted by an estimated 100,000 people (including several thousand Americans), and, to allow them all a view of himself and the Queen, His Majesty requested that the convertible roof of their limousine be opened, despite a record rainfall that day
Great post Kerry, love this one!
Thank You:
aghcollect,
racer4four,
mikelv85,
kyratango,
VERTRAIO50,
deedeewa,
Daddy_Nobucks,
rlwindle,
Trey
and
walksoftly
for the complements and the support, very appreciated!!
You're most welcome Kerry!
I thought that I should link this to my post.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/138716-royal-visit-1939-brandon-mb?in=user
Thank you BB2 , very appreciated :-)
Very nice! You must have the best collections of watches with your knowledge.
Cliff2012
Thanks Mickey, GeodeJem and Ciff2012 for dropping by and the wonderful complement, always very appreciated !!
Beautiful Kerry:) lovely set :)
Thanks Sean, just some of the "Horde"...lol
LOL!!! Your very welcome Kerry :)!!!
Thanks pirkrknows, always appreciated!!
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