Summary
Gents pocket watch, tortoise shell and gold pair case, Richard Kirton, London, no. 750, circa 1785.
Physical Description
Tortoise shell and gold pair case. Tortoise shell case is patterned. Outer case is lined with newspaper. White enamel dial has black arabic numerals. Back plate has ornate foliage design Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain. Winding dial.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Feb 1939
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Maker
Mr Richard Kirton, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1785
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Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'Richd Kirton, London, N750'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2.4 cm (Width), 4.9 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
65 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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