Gold pair-cased repeating watch by William Tomlinson
- Made:
- circa 1710 in London
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Gold pair-cased repeating watch by William Tomlinson, London c. 1710. Gold pierced and engraved inner and outer cases. Gold champleve dial, signed in the centre 'Tomlinson, London'. Repeating movement with verge escapement, signed 'W Tomlinson, London, 493.' Clockmakers' Museum No. 1202
William Tomlinson became Master of the Clockmakers’ Company in 1733.
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-4112
- Materials:
- gold (metal), steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
- Measurements:
-
overall: 62 mm x 48 mm x 33 mm,
- type:
- watch
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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