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Under-painted horn pair-cased watch by George Flote
The Clockmakers' Museum/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity
Pair-cased verge escapement watch by George Flote, the inner case 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. Engraved and pierced balance cock, signed ‘Geoe. Flote London 1790’. c.1800
Clockmakers' Museum No. 279
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3271
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), enamel, gilt brass, horn 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
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
