Gerrard and Sleep

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Invoice from T.P Gerrard, 1872. Federation University Historical Collection (Cat. No. 607 )

Gerrard and Sleep were watchmakers and jewellers operating from premises on Lydiard Street, Ballarat in 1858.[1] One of the business's partners was prominent community member Joseph Thomas Smith.

Background

History

Gerrard and Sleep's shop was involved in a court case surrounding a stolen watch. According to the Court's records, Gerrard and Sleep were called upon to repair the gold watch, which had been stolen. The value of the watch was said to be £20. This occurred in 1857.[2] Gerrard and Sleep manufactured silver cups, weighing 15oz. and valued at £25 for a Mr. Cherry, who was holding a wrestling competition in 1862.[3]

Site

Innovations

Community Involvement

Works Produced

Workplace Relations

The People

Legacies

See also

Watchmakers and Jewellers

Joseph Sleep

T.P. Gerrard

Notes


References

  1. ↑ ’’Huxtables Ballarat Directory for the Year 1858’’, page 40. [Federation University Australia Historical Collection.]
  2. ↑ The Star Ballarat, 26 November, 1857.
  3. ↑ The Star Ballarat, 10 December, 1862.


Further Reading

External Links

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--Beth Kicinski 14:14, 22 August 2014 (EST)

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