Watch with enamel portrait of the actor David Garrick

Watch with enamel portrait of the actor David Garrick Watch with enamel portrait of the actor David Garrick

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Watch with an enamel portrait of the actor David Garrick (1717 – 1779) by Rosomons, London Late 18th Century. Gilt pair case. Outer enamelled with a portrait of David Garrick in an oval border of white and gold on dark blue. White enamel dial with gold hands. Movement with verge escapement and signed ‘Rosomons London 506’.

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3249
Measurements:
overall: 54 mm x 39 mm x 21 mm,
type:
watch and verge movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers