automaton watch;
quarter-repeating watch;
watch-case
- Museum number
- 1958,1201.280
- Description
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GOLD CASED CYLINDER WATCH WITH QUARTER-REPEAT AND AUTOMATON DIAL.
Quarter-repeat sounding on wire gongs and operating jacquemart figures on dial.
Cylinder escapement; gold balance.
Enamel dial with automated jacquemart figures; two putti strike bells, two other figures operate grinding wheel.
Blued-steel hands. Gold case.
- Production date
- 1800-1820
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 57.90 millimetres (case)
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- Location
- On display (G39/dc14/no56)
- Condition
- Latest: 2 (2016)
- Acquisition date
- 1958
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1958,1201.280
- Additional IDs
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Previous owner/ex-collection number: B60 (Ilbert Ledger)
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Previous owner/ex-collection number: CAI.0280 (Ilbert Collection)