Sterling silver level pocket watch

Sterling silver lever pocket watch

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Sterling silver lever pocket watch
Science Museum Group Collection
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Sterling silver lever pocket watch in original case, made by Thomas & John Ollivant, Manchester, around 1851.

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Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
Y1989.161.2
Materials:
silver (metal)
type:
pocket watch

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Sterling silver level pocket watch

Sterling silver level pocket watch

Sterling silver lever pocket watch, made by Thomas & John Ollivant, Manchester, around 1851.

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From the 1840s, makers began to develop ways to mass produce clocks and watches, making them more affordable. More people were able to own a timepiece. In the industrial city of Manchester, where time was money, keeping time was very important. It meant goods were delivered on time, workers turned up to work puctually and the factory steam engine was powered up ready for the start of the working day.

Object Number:
Y1989.161.2/1
type:
pocket watch
box for sterling silver level pocket watch

box for sterling silver level pocket watch

Square box for sterling silver lever pocket watch, made by Thomas & John Ollivant, Manchester, around 1851.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 90 mm x 85 mm,
Materials:
cardboard and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1989.161.2/2
type:
box for pocket watch
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