Summary
Gents pocket watch, gilt pair case, William Howard, London, no 9583, circa 1770s.
Physical Description
Gilt pair case. Outer case is enamelled brown to resemble tortoise shell. White enamel dial has arabic numerals. Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victoria & Albert Museum, 11 Aug 1919
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Maker
Mr William Howard, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1770s
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.160 notes William Howard, Kirby St, London, 1759-77, (but also active after this). -
Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'Wm. Howard, London, no 9583'.
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Overall Dimensions
2.5 cm (Width), 4.5 cm (Outside Diameter)
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