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Watch (Pocket watch)
J. Tarts
1730-1780
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. Tarts (Maker)
Place of Origin
Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Velvet
- Glass
- Brass
- Enamel
Museum Object Number
1967.1380 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1380 A- C
Object Name
Watch (Pocket watch)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
J. Tarts (Maker)
Place of Origin
Europe
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Origin (a) Europe, probably the Continent; (b,c) London, England.
Date
1730-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Movement (C), backplate
Inscription: "Tarts/London" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Movement (C), backplate
Inscription: "3896" engraved
Type: Mark
Location: Inner case (B), back, interior
Inscription: Lion passant stamped in rectangular shield
Type: Mark
Location: Inner case (B), back, interior
Inscription: Leopard's head crowned stamped in rounded shield
Type: Mark
Location: Inner case (B), back, interior
Inscription: Date letter "Q" (?) in black letter (for 1771-1772), stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Inner case (B), back, interior
Inscription: "J [or I]'M" stamped in a rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Velvet
- Glass
- Brass
- Enamel
Dimensions (inches)
2.677 (H) x 1.969 (W) x 1.142 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.8 (H) x 5 (W) x 2.9 (D)
Dimensions (oz)
3.3863