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Pair cased watch by George Flote, London c.1800. The inner case is made of gilt-metal, the outer covered with horn and under-painted with the arms of the Clockmakers’ Company. White enamel dial with gold coloured hands. Movement with verge escapement, and engraved and pierced balance cock, signed ‘Geoe. Flote London 1790’.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 279
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3271
- Materials:
- gilt brass, horn, enamel, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
- Measurements:
-
watch: 56 mm x 46 mm x 24 mm,
outer case: 55 mm x 52 mm x 19 mm,
- type:
- watch and verge movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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