Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, John Wickes, Cannon Street, London, no 1113, circa 1790.
Physical Description
White enamel dial has roman 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 John Wickes, Cannon Street, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1790
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.341 gives dates of activity 1771-1807. -
Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'John Wickes, Cannon Street no 1113, London'.
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Overall Dimensions
1.5 cm (Width), 4.2 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Watchworks, Horology