Watch movement (Pocket watch)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    John Wontner (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1770-1807

  • Materials:

    Brass; Silk; Enamel; Paper

  • Museum Object Number:

    1958.1580 C


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1958.1580 C

Object Name

Watch movement (Pocket watch)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

John Wontner (Maker)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1770-1807

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Signature; Movement, backplate; "John Wontner/ London/ No 9829" engraved

Materials

Brass; Silk; Enamel; Paper

Dimensions (inches)

1.75 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

4.45 (D)

Measurement Notes

Cannot open watch to get to the movement for measurements. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 09/27/2011)

Object Description

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