quarter-repeating watch;
watch-case
- Museum number
- 1958,1201.45
- Description
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GOLD AND ENAMEL PAIR-CASED CYLINDER WATCH WITH DUMB QUARTER-REPEAT.
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Pendant-operated quarter-repeat sounding on two blocks in the inner case and with pulse-piece (now missing).
Vulliamy cylinder escapement.
White enamel dial.
Gold beetle-and-poker hands.
Gilt-brass dust-cap.
Gold pair cases; outer with gadroon decoration around the bezel and band and with an applied polychrome painted enamel plaque with classical scene.
Enamel plaque probably not original.
- Production date
- 1790 (case)
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 41.90 millimetres (dial)
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Diameter: 47.60 millimetres (outer case)
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Thickness: 22.50 millimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Latest: 2 (2017)
- Acquisition date
- 1958
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1958,1201.45
- Additional IDs
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Previous owner/ex-collection number: B21 (Ilbert Ledger)
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Previous owner/ex-collection number: CAI.0045 (Ilbert Collection)