Watch movement (Pocket watch)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    William Wright (Maker)

    Humphrey Sellon (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1764-1770

  • Materials:

    Brass; Enamel on copper; Steel

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1956.0029.001 C


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1956.0029.001 C

Object Name

Watch movement (Pocket watch)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

William Wright (Maker)

Humphrey Sellon (Maker)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1764-1770

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Signature; Movement, backplate; "W\m Wright/ Hum Sellon" engraved
2. Inscription; Movement, backplate; "1380" engraved
3. Inscription; Movement, backplate; "LONDON" engraved

Materials

Brass; Enamel on copper; Steel

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

1.43 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.65 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Overall measurements including parts A, B, and C: OH: 6.000cm; OW: 5.500cm; OD: 2.500cm

Object Description

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