Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, John Vidion, Faversham, Kent, no 1120, circa 1790.
Physical Description
White enamel dial has black roman numerals. Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain; winding dial. Hands are missing.
Significance
One of several watch movements donated by Ingram Brothers jewelers in 1937. During the 1930s Depression, customers would bring in gold or silver fob watches to sell for the value of the gold or silver. Ingrams (and other jewelers) melted down the cases to sell the metal, but kept the movements of historically interesting watches.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from J. Ingram, 18 Feb 1937
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Maker
Mr John Vidion, Faversham, Kent, England, Great Britain, circa 1790
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.327 gives dates of 1774-1801. -
Inscriptions
Works cover and plate are marked 'Jn. Vidion, Faversham, 1120'.
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Type of item
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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