[MSN] Two antique watches, among the most historically precious items at the Royal WA Historical Society in Nedlands, have been stolen.

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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.

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