Summary
Gents pocket watch, silver hunter case, Cade & Robinson, London, no 4849, circa 1813
Presentation watch: inner case is marked 'A Gift from Mr Oswald of Cavens to Wm Ballingall of the Superb, Leith, April 1822'.
The Superb was one of the ships operated by The London and Edinburgh Shipping Company in 1828.
Physical Description
White enamel dial has roman numerals. Detachable cover is cut away to show jewel, engraving, and slow to fast adjustment. Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain. Steel scape wheel.
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Maker
Cade & Robinson, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1813
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.49 gives dates of 1820-1825. -
Presented To
William Ballingall, Leith, Scotland, Great Britain, Apr 1822
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Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'Cade & Robinson, London, no 4849'. Silver hunter case has London hallmark for 1813-1814 (lion, crowned leopard, capital s), and letters 'IG'. Inner case is marked 'A Gift from Mr Oswald of Cavens to Wm Ballingall of the Superb, Leith, April 1822'.
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Overall Dimensions
2.4 cm (Width), 5.5 cm (Outside Diameter)
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