Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, Morris Tobias & Co, London, no 869, circa 1800.
Physical Description
White enamel dial has black roman numerals and seconds dial at 6. Key wound spring; rack lever 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
Morris Tobias & Co, 68 Bell Dock Yard, Wapping, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1800
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.314 gives dates of 1794-1840. -
Inscriptions
Back plate has ornate design and is inscribed 'Morris Tobias Hos, London, no. 869, Patent'. Works cover is marked 'Tobias, Hos, Patent'. Dial is marked 'Patent 869'.
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Overall Dimensions
1.7 cm (Width), 4.7 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Watchworks, Horology