Object Number 1957.0041.002 A, B, C

Object Name

Watch (Pocket watch)

Title

HORNET and PEACOCK

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Secondary Place of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island, New England, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Watch paper indicates seller or repair in Providence.

Date

1817-1823

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Stem, Inner case (A], upper surface; "[AI]" stamped in an oval (tiny)
2. Mark; Inner case (A), interior; "t" stamped in a shield
3. Mark; Inner case (A), interior; Anchor stamped in a shield with canted upper corners
4. Mark; Inner case (A), interior; Lion passant stamped in a rectangle with canted upper corners and small point at center bottom
5. Mark; Inner case (A), interior; "S.P" stamped incuse
6. Mark; Inner case (A), interior; ["?"] illegible axe or flag mark, stamped incuse
7. Mark; Outer case (B), interior; Anchor stamped in a shield with canted upper corners
8. Mark; Outer case (B), interior; Lion passant stamped in a rectangle with canted upper corners and small point at center bottom
9. Mark; Outer case (B), interior; "S.P" stamped incuse (double struck)
10. Mark; Outer case (B), interior; "y" in shield, stamped
11. Inscription; Outer case (B), glass bezel, inner surface; "N R I 8 * 9" engraved
12. Mark; Outer case (B), glass bezel, inner surface; Lion passant stamped in a rectangle with canted upper corners and small point at center bottom
13. Inscription; Outer case (B), glass bezel, edge; "3" and "17724" engraved (overlayered with the scratched in object number)

Subjects

War of 1812; Naval history

Materials

Silver; Glass; Paper; Enamel on copper; Steel

Techniques

Cast

Dimensions (inches)

0.591 (H) , 3.071 (L) , 2.087 (W) , 4.9384 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.5 (H) , 7.8 (L) , 5.3 (W) , 140 (Weight)

Measurement Notes

The measurements above are A-F as one assembled object.

Object Description

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