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On Display: House - Centreville Room
Watch (Pocket watch)
W. Howard
1740-1780
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
W. Howard (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Enamel on copper
- Brass
- Ormolu
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1956.0029.003 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1956.0029.003 A, B
Object Name
Watch (Pocket watch)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
W. Howard (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1740-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Movement, backplate
Inscription: "W. Howard / London / 383" engraved
Type: Mark
Location: Case, back, interior
Inscription: "RN" impressed
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Enamel on copper
- Brass
- Ormolu
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
1.1 (H) x 2.6 (L) x 2.3 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.7 (H) x 6.5 (L) x 5.9 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are of overall watch in case. Length includes finial and the diameter does not.