Summary
Gents pocket watch, silver pair case, John Wainwright, Nottingham, no 726, circa 1790.
Physical Description
Silver pair case. White enamel dial has roman numerals for hours and arabic numerals for minutes. Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss L. Armytage, 14 Jun 1961
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Maker
Mr John Wainwright, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Great Britain, circa 1790
B. Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.242 gives dates of 1779-1820. -
Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'Jn. Wainwright, Nottingham, no 726'. Case has Birmingham hallmark for 1789-1790 (lion, anchor, king's head, capital r in shield pointed at base).
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
3 cm (Width), 5 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
70 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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