Triple-cased quarter-repeater watch by Paul du Pin

Made:
1739 in London
Triple-cased quarter-repeater watch by Paul du Pin

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Triple-cased quarter-repeater watch by Paul du Pin
The Clockmakers' Museum/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity

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:
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