Summary
Gents pocket watch, W. & J. Baird, London, no 1733, circa 1820.
Physical Description
Cylindrical brass case. Gold tinted dial has luminous arabic numerals. Has ornate balance cock. Key wound spring; detent escapement. Fusee and chain. Bimetallic balance. Free end of hairspring is attached to a floating arm, and spring is flat and not coiled; this was Baird's invention.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from P. Gatzke, Aug 1975
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Maker
W.& J. Baird, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1820
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Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'W. & J. Baird, London, No 1733'.
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Overall Dimensions
2 cm (Width), 6 cm (Outside Diameter)
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