Quarter-repeating watch by George Graham
- maker:
- George Graham
Gold pair cased watch, with quarter-repeating on bell, by George Graham. Gold inner case with pierced and engraved edges, wilth bell screwed to the inside. Outer case covered with leather and studded with gold. White enamel dial with steel beetle hands. Signed dust cap, scratched on the inside with the number 883. Movement with repeating mechanism, cylinder escapement, and pierced and engraved balance cock with diamond endstone. Signed ‘Geo. Graham London 883’, hallmarked for 1745 – 6
Clockmakers Museum No. 317
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3280
- Materials:
- leather, gold (metal), enamel, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), diamond and glass
- Measurements:
-
watch: 56 mm x 41 mm x 27 mm,
outer case: 49 mm x 49 mm x 24 mm,
- type:
- watch and cylinder movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers