Octagonal crystal-cased watch by an unknown maker

Made:
1610 in France
Octagonal crystal-cased watch by an unknown maker Octagonal crystal-cased watch by an unknown maker

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Octagonal crystal-cased watch by an unknown maker, France c.1625. Both crystal covers are set in engraved gilt-metal frames. The oval shaped movement has a gilded dial with engraved centre and steel hand. The movement has a train of four wheels, verge escapement and ratchet-wheel set up. The balance cock is pinned on, and narrow and oval in shape. The fusee was originally fitted with gut-line but now has a chain.

Presented to the museum of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers by William Auld of Edinburgh in 1825.

Clockmakers' Museum No. 8

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3087
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and rock crystal
Measurements:
overall: 47 mm x 30 mm x 28 mm,
type:
watch and verge movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers