1959.0576 Watch, view 1
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Watch (Pocket watch)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    James Wilson (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1780-1830

  • Materials:

    Glass; Gilt; Enamel on copper; Metal

  • Museum Object Number:

    1959.0576


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1959.0576

Object Name

Watch (Pocket watch)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

James Wilson (Maker)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1780-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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

Materials

Glass; Gilt; Enamel on copper; Metal

Dimensions (inches)

0.8 (H) , 2.8 (L) , 1.8 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2 (H) , 7.1 (L) , 4.5 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

The key length is 4.0 cm and the width is 1.2 cm.

Object Description

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