Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, Robert Roskell, Liverpool, no 3813, circa 1810.
Physical Description
Dial is missing. Key wound spring; rack lever escapement. Fusee and chain.
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 Robert Roskell, Liverpool, England, Great Britain, circa 1810
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Inscriptions
Ornamental back plate is marked 'Rt. Roskell, Liverpool, 3813, Patent'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.7 cm (Width), 4.7 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Watchworks, Horology