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Under-painted horn pair-cased watch by George Flote
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers/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
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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
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