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Old 4 April 2010, 10:37 AM   #1
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welsh miners (uk)

this used to be my grandfathers watch protector,set against one of his lamps,
as a miner he would protect his pocket watch with it,its a bit of history,hope someone likes it.
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Old 4 April 2010, 10:40 AM   #2
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Cool!! And a genuine heirloom....
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:04 PM   #3
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Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 4 April 2010, 07:05 PM   #4
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Nice to see some pics with a bit of heritage and history.....
Thanks for sharing!
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Old 4 April 2010, 10:05 PM   #5
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my grandmother is still alive and well,and i went into my grandfathers shed, i like to go in there from time to time,anyway i found it yesterday and being watch orientated just thought i would post it.

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