1956.0029.003 A B Watch, view 1
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Watch (Pocket watch)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    W. Howard (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1740-1780

  • Materials:

    Tortoise shell (marine turtle); Enamel on copper; Brass; Ormolu; Steel

  • Museum Object Number:

    1956.0029.003 A, B


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Object Number

1956.0029.003 A, B

Object Name

Watch (Pocket watch)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

W. Howard (Maker)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1740-1780

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Signature; Movement, backplate; "W. Howard / London / 383" engraved
2. Mark; Case, back, interior; "RN" impressed

Materials

Tortoise shell (marine turtle); Enamel on copper; Brass; Ormolu; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

1.1 (H) , 2.6 (L) , 2.3 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.7 (H) , 6.5 (L) , 5.9 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Measurements are of overall watch in case. Length includes finial and the diameter does not.

Object Description

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