Gold watch by Recordon

Made:
1807 in London
maker:
Recordon, Louis
Gold watch by Recordon (watch; lever movement) Gold watch by Recordon (watch; lever movement)

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Watch by Recordon, London, hallmarked 1807 – 8. Gold engine turned case with flat engine turned edge-band, case stamped with the makers mark 'FC'. White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds and moon shaped hands. Signed ‘Recordon, late Emery, London’ on dial. Movement with compensation balance and later lever escapement and jewelling. Movement signed ‘Recordon, late Emery. Cockspur Street, Charing Cross, London No. 7392’. Clockmakers' Museum No. 463

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3373
Materials:
gold (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass and enamel
Measurements:
overall: 61 mm x 51 mm x 20 mm,
type:
watch and lever movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers