English lever escapement watch with Karrusel by S Smith and Son
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English lever escapement watch with karrusel carriage in a silver case with gold hinges by S. Smith & Son, London. Case stamped ‘J.W.’and hallmarked 1897. White enamel dial inscribed 20794, with steel hands. The karrusel revolves in fifty two and a half minutes. Free sprung. Single-roller lever escapement. The back plate is engraved ‘Kew Class A Certificate 70.4 marks. 20794. Watchmakers to the Admiralty. S. Smith & Son. 9 Strand, London’.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 504.
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3400
- Materials:
- silver (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass, enamel and gold
- Measurements:
-
overall: 70 mm x 56 mm x 19 mm,
- type:
- watch and lever movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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