Pocket Watch by Grandjean Pere et Fils
- Made:
- 1830-54 in Switzerland
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Duplex pocket watch movement with fusee, Grandjean Pere et Fils, Switzerland, c.1830-54. The dial is attached, but the outer casing is not present.
It is thought that this watch was probably made for the Spanish market to imitate English watches of the period.
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1920-550
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 10 mm 51 mm, .06kg
overall (laid flat): 10 mm x 46 mm x 51 mm,
- type:
- movement - clockwork and duplex watch
- credit:
- On loan from Bruno Roberts
