Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, John Davis, Windsor, no 5130, 18th century.
Physical Description
Originally in a gold pair case. White enamel dial has inner circle of roman numerals and outer circle of arabic numerals. Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from T. S. Sharman, 17 Feb 1922
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Maker
Davis, Windsor, Berkshire, England, Great Britain
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.76-77 gives dates of 1739 for a John Davis, Windsor, and 1784 for another(?) John Davis, Windsor. -
Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'Davis 5130 Windsor'.
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Overall Dimensions
2 cm (Width), 3.7 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Watchworks, Horology