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Triple cased, verge escapement, quarter-repeater watch by Paul Du Pin. The middle and inner cases are of gold, and the outer covered in leather. The middle case is formed in high relief repoussée and signed ‘Moser’, the inner case is pierced and engraved. White enamel dial with gold beetle hands. Repeats on bell in the bezel of the middle case. Dust cap. Signed ‘Paul du Pin London 1530’. Hallmarked 1739 – 40
Clockmakers' Museum No. 157.
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3199
- Materials:
- gold (metal), leather, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and enamel
- Measurements:
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middle case: 42 mm x 42 mm x 21 mm,
watch: 50.5 mm x 40 mm x 26 mm,
- type:
- watch and verge movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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