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Show Watches In Elizabeth's Time Down through the ages women have been a tremendous influence In watchmaking; one of our oldest and most vital industries. Queen Elizabeth and her court members selected watches as modern women wom-en do their hats to match their various costumes. In those days watches were usually worn on a chain or ribbon around the neck for display and glamour purposes. Mary, Queen ot Scots, asked watchmakers watch-makers for a small watch in the shape of a human skull a cheerful fashion of the time. Many others were shaped in the form of insecti, flowers, animals, etc.- |