Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
James Wilson (Maker)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1780-1830
Glass; Gilt; Enamel on copper; Metal
1959.0576
Object Number1959.0576 |
Watch (Pocket watch)
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
James Wilson (Maker)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1780-1830
1. Inscription; Case, back, interior; "I H" (or possibly HI) with a dot below and an "X" below that, engraved
2. Signature; Movement, backpplate; "Jam\s Wilson/ London/ 53" engraved
3. Inscription; Key, upper loop, obverse; "*PATENTED*" stamped
4. Inscription; Key, upper loop, reverse; "* SEPT. 1\st 1874" stamped
5. Inscription; Key, lower loop; "7" incised
Glass; Gilt; Enamel on copper; Metal
0.8 (H) , 2.8 (L) , 1.8 (Diam)
2 (H) , 7.1 (L) , 4.5 (Diam)
The key length is 4.0 cm and the width is 1.2 cm.
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