Cylinder watch in pinchbeck inner case

Made:
1750-1797 in Strand
Cylinder watch in pinchbeck inner case

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Cylinder watch in pinchbeck inner case, tortoiseshell (damaged) outer case by John Holmes, Strand, London, no.6808

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1916-142
Materials:
metal (unknown) and tortoiseshell
type:
pocket watch and cylinder watch
credit:
Mr. Evan Roberts

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