Silver watch in the form of a stylised pomegranate by Edward East, London, c.1650. Stylised silver case, shaped like a pomegranate or pumpkin, with casemaker's mark 'WF'. Silver chapter ring and rotating gilt calendar ring to the outside, bordered with an engraved surround. Engraved centre depicting a lakeside scene. Later hand. Movement with verge escapement, a pinned balance cock and signed ‘Eduardus East, Londini’. Clockmakers' Museum No. 712
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3586
- Materials:
- silver (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), gilt brass, steel (metal) and gut
- Measurements:
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overall: 51 mm x 36.5 mm x 20 mm,
- type:
- watch and verge movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers