Summary
Gents pocket watch, silver pair case (outer case missing),John Josephson, London, no 1634, circa 1788.
Physical Description
Silver pair case (outer case missing). White dial has roman and arabic numerals separated by a circle with scallops between numbers. Key wound spring. Fusee and chain; winding dial.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victoria & Albert Museum, 11 Aug 1919
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Maker
Mr John Josephson, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1788
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.175 gives dates of 1751-1781. -
Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'Josephson, London, 1634'. Dial is marked 'Josephson' and 'London'. Inner case is hinged, has date mark 1787/1788 and is marked '1634'.
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Overall Dimensions
2.5 cm (Width), 4.2 cm (Outside Diameter)
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