Oval, silver 'Puritan' pocket watch

Made:: 1645-1655 in Europe

maker:: Unknown

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Oval, silver 'Puritan' pocket watch with worm regulator for balance-spring, unknown maker, possibly Italian, 1645-1655.

Details

Category:: Time Measurement

Object Number:: 1954-188

Materials:: silver (metal) and glass

Measurements:: overall: 26 mm x 43 mm x 53 mm, .11kg
overall (as displayed): 20 mm x 84 mm x 54 mm,

type:: spring-driven watch, verge escapement and pocket watch

credit:: Sotheby's

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