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Watch movement (Pocket watch)
John Wontner
1770-1807
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Wontner (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Silk
- Enamel
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1958.1580 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1580 C
Object Name
Watch movement (Pocket watch)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
John Wontner (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1770-1807
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Movement, backplate
Inscription: "John Wontner/ London/ No 9829" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Silk
- Enamel
- Paper
Dimensions (inches)
1.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.45 (D)
Measurement Notes
Cannot open watch to get to the movement for measurements. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 09/27/2011)