Gold half-quarter repeating watch by Simon Decharmes

Gold half-quarter repeating watch by Simon Decharmes Gold half-quarter repeating watch by Simon Decharmes Gold half-quarter repeating watch by Simon Decharmes Gold half-quarter repeating watch by Simon Decharmes

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Early eighteenth century gold pair cased watch, by Simon Decharmes. Both gold cases are pierced and engraved, the outer engraved with the monogram ‘EB’ and a ducal coronet. Gold champlevé dial, with central plaque signed 'Ducharmes, London'. Steel tulip shaped hands. Verge escapement movement with half-quarter repeating work. Movement signed ‘S. Decharmes London’.

Decharmes became a free Clockmaker in 1691. This watch was presented to the Clockmakers' Company by the clockmaker Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy in 1849. Clockmakers' Museum No. 78.

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3146
Materials:
gold (metal), silver (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), bell metal and glass
Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 48 mm x 32 mm,
outer case: 54 mm x 56 mm x 26 mm,
type:
watch and verge movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers