Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, Charles Taylor, Bristol, no 2431, circa 1830.
Physical Description
White enamel dial has black roman numerals and a seconds dial at 6. Hands are missing. Key wound spring; duplex escapement. Fusee and chain. Scale fast to slow.
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
Mr Charles Taylor, Bristol, England, Great Britain, circa 1830
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Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'Chas. Taylor, Bristol, 2431'.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.8 cm (Width), 4.6 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Watchworks, Horology