Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, Nicod, Jeune, Paris, no 1012, circa 1820.
Physical Description
Dial is missing, ornate hands. Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain; winding dial.
Significance
One of several watch movements donated by Ingram Brothers jewelers in 1937. During the 1930s Depression, customers would bring in gold or silver fob watches to sell for the value of the gold or silver. Ingrams (and other jewelers) melted down the cases to sell the metal, but kept the movements of historically interesting watches.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from J. Ingram, 18 Feb 1937
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Maker
Jeune Nicod, Rue Des Sts Peres, Paris, France, circa 1820
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.233 gives dates of 1812-1825. -
Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'Nicod, Jne, a Paris, n1012'.
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Overall Dimensions
1.6 cm (Width), 4.8 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Watchworks, Horology