Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, Gontard & Co, Paris, no 164, circa 1850.
Physical Description
Dial is missing; one hand remaining. Key wound spring; cylinder escapement. 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
Gontard & Co, Paris, France, circa 1850
B. Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.91 gives dates of 1848-1855. -
Inscriptions
Works cover marked 'Gontard & Cie, a Paris, no. 164, Encaft Cylinder, Bemontez a Gauche".
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.1 cm (Width), 4.4 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Watchworks, Horology