Summary
Gents pocket watch movement, Thomas Foss, London, no 765, circa 1790.
Physical Description
White dial has roman numerals. Detachable back cover is cut away to show winding dial. Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victoria & Albert Museum, 11 Aug 1919
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Maker
Mr Thomas Foss, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1790
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.112 gives dates of 1782-1794. -
Inscriptions
Back plate and back cover marked 'Thos Foss, London, 765'.
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Overall Dimensions
2 cm (Width), 3.6 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Watchworks, Horology