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Watch (Pocket watch)
1775-1887
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1964.1746 A-D
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1746 A-D
Object Name
Watch (Pocket watch)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Place of Origin
Poole; Dorset; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Creation place for Movement (c).
Date
1775-1887
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Outer case (A), back, interior
Inscription: Passant gardant lion (the sterling mark), stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Outer case (A), back, interior
Inscription: Crowned leopard's head (the London mark), stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Outer case (A), back, interior
Inscription: "U" in black-letter stamped in a square shield with upper corners canted (the date letter)
Type: Inscription
Location: Outer case (A), back, interior
Inscription: "D.P" engraved
Type: Mark
Location: Inner case (B)
Inscription: Passant gardant lion (the sterling mark), stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Inner case (B)
Inscription: Crowned leopard's head (the London mark), stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Inner case (B)
Inscription: "U" in black-letter stamped in a square shield with upper corners canted (the date letter)
Type: Label
Location: Watch paper (D)
Inscription: "A.W. CARPERNTER Watch & Clock Maker/ NEW HOLLAND/ Lancaster Co. Pa."
Type: Signature
Location: Movement, backplate
Inscription: "John Bowels" and "Poole" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
- Paper
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.43 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.19 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Movement (c) is 2.06" diameter.