watch; pocket

Description
Pocket watch with S.C.P. engraved on the back. Glass face cracked.
This was used to time vehicles over a set distance to check their speed. Stirling Burgh Police first used these in November 1909. The burgh had marked on various walls throughout the town the measure of two furlongs.
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Object detail

Department
Signature & date
engraving:back:"S.C.P./ No.6"
Associated person
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 5.1cm (Dia 2")
Accession number
2003-055-018

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