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Watch (Pocket watch)
James Wilson
1780-1830
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Wilson (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Glass
- Gilt
- Enamel on copper
- Metal
Museum Object Number
1959.0576
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0576
Object Name
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
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Case, back, interior
Inscription: "I H" (or possibly HI) with a dot below and an "X" below that, engraved
Type: Signature
Location: Movement, backpplate
Inscription: "Jam\s Wilson/ London/ 53" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Key, upper loop, obverse
Inscription: "*PATENTED*" stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Key, upper loop, reverse
Inscription: "* SEPT. 1\st 1874" stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Key, lower loop
Inscription: "7" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Glass
- Gilt
- Enamel on copper
- Metal
Dimensions (inches)
0.8 (H) x 2.8 (L) x 1.8 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2 (H) x 7.1 (L) x 4.5 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
The key length is 4.0 cm and the width is 1.2 cm.