Can you help? - 1954 Diamond Queen Ball Clock!

[Michael Alexander]

This is interesting, received the following email from Alan:

"hi please can you help me in my research recently a clock came into my possession by way of an auction this clock is a kund clock German made it is about sixty years old and on it is a inscription which reads ORANJEMUND DIAMOND PRINCESS 1954 I would like to find out as much as I can about this who was the diamond princess and try to track its journey through time to arrive all this time still in pristine condition and working  many thanks to all those who can assist me in my quest
regards
alan"

Can anyone out there shed light on the clock?

[Bob Molloy]

I can't help you with the clock but I can tell you that my wife, Edna, was Diamond Queen in 1954. She was elected with two princesses whose names I can't recall. The Diamond Queen was given a number of quite valuable prizes as were the runners-up. The clock was possibly one of those which went to the princesses so there must have been two clocks.
Ricki Barron's mother might be able to supply more information.

[Michael Alexander]

Thanks For that Bob!

Mr.Creedy, you out there?

[henniek]

Bob , do you perhaps have a picture of 1954 queen and princesse ? that might help to identify

[Michael Alexander]

On Behalf of Bob Molloy, I post the following :

"This is a pic of Edna Molloy on the catwalk. Diamond Queen Ball 1954 Unfortunately it does not include a shot of the two Princesses who were given clocks as prizes."

[Nada Ulbrich (Rall)(RIP)]

The MOTHS always presented the Diamond Queen ball.  Would they not have a record of this somewhere?

[henniek]

a snippet from my scraps: re happenings in Oranjemund . September 1956  . " Oranjemund enjoyed another social occasion , when the Oranjemund players , in close collaboration with with management and staff of the retail store , staged a mannequin parade in the ballroom of the rec club . The atmosphere was delightfully set from the start The décor was in excellent taste , seating being arranged for 250 guests at tables around the T shaped rostrum which formed the walk for the models . Sherry and snacks were served by members of the players . Some sixty gowns were modeled by twelve local girls chosen from volunteers for their size in order to enable a full range of dresses and other fittings to be adequately displayed

[henniek]

another piece : March 1954  " The Oranjemund M O T H S entertained the general public to a free dance and floor show . The Diamond Queen , Mrs. Edna Molloy , drew the raffle from a revolving drum for the prize winners . Mr J Delport won the first prize , a cheque for 25 pounds  .... sorry princess name 1954  ?? still eluding . The queen for 1955 was Shirley Thomas , princesses mrs. D. Solms & mrs. J. Taylor . After crowning the GM , Mr. Devlin made the presentations . This year the Queen received an inscribed wristlet watch , and each  princess an inscribed bracelet .

[henniek]

Alan : Would you please be so kind as to add a picture to this page  -Pictures of the  front and back of the watch - Is it gold or stainless ? The make etc ? that will add to the history - thanks

[Michael Alexander]

Alan : Would you please be so kind as to add a picture to this page  -Pictures of the  front and back of the watch - Is it gold or stainless ? The make etc ? that will add to the history - thanks

Think that might be of interest!

[henniek]

Look at the picture of Edna . on the left one can see [partially] two examples of contemporary art designed by Mr. Hans Rhode . these sculptures were figures of a kneeling man - named "the digger " and of a woman "Young Love " each made from sheet metal and steel wire . the potted plants and flowers arranged by the garden club

[alan]

have attached photo of clock hope that it is o.k apologies for late reply as I am on holiday in Portugal at moment

[henniek]

thank you Alan . this realy add value to this bit of history . Question , where did you find this valueable item ?

[alan]

this clock came up at an auction the fact that it had an inscription connnecting it to a diamond princess 1954 prompted me to bid ehen i return from holiday i will post a more detailed photo with the inscription

[henniek]

second one.....it just might be 1954