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Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
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Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
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Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museumum
Watch manufactured for the Chinese export market by William Ilbery, London, early 19th century. Gold case with chequered enamel pattern and stamped JR on the inside of the cuvette. White enamel dial with gold minute and hour hands and steel central sweep-seconds hand. Engraved and skeletonised movement with duplex escapement. Balance cock with micrometer adjustment and diamond endstone. Signed ‘Ilberry, London 6988’. Clockmakers' Museum No. 720
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3594
- Materials:
- gold (metal), enamel, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and diamond
- Measurements:
-
overall: 75 mm x 60 mm x 22 mm,
- type:
- watch and duplex escapement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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