Summary

Alternate Name: Verge paper

Watch paper bearing the printed verse 'Could But Our Tempers', produced in the 19th century.

Physical Description

Circular off-white paper disc. Front, printed edging illustrations and text in black ink.

More Information

  • Collecting Areas

    Science & Measurement

  • Acquisition Information

    Purchase

  • Date Made

    1800-1900

  • Inscriptions

    Front, "COULD but our Tempers more like this Machine, notwry'd by passion, nor delay by spleen; but true to nature's regulating power, by virtuous acts distinguish every hour ; Then health and strength would follow as they ought, the laws of motion, and the laws of thought ; sweet peace to pass the present moment o'er and ever lasting Joy, when Time shall be no more.".

  • Classification

    Horology, Watches, Accessories

  • Category

    History & Technology

  • Discipline

    Technology

  • Type of item

    Object

  • Overall Dimensions

    50 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)

  • Keywords

    Watch Accessories, Watch Papers, Watches, Horology