Gold watch by Robert Roskell

Gold watch by Robert Roskell Gold watch by Robert Roskell

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Science Museum Group/The Clockmakers' Museum
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Gold watch by Robert Roskell, Liverpool, 1814. Gold engine-turned double-backed case with Chester hallmarks and makers mark 'TH'. Inside of curvette stamped 22994. Matted gold dial with subsidiary seconds dial. Gold minute and hour hands, and steel second and alarm hand. Jewelled movement with lever escapement and berollas repeater and alarm (Patent 117). Signed ‘Robert Roskell, Liverpool 22994’. Clockmakers' Museum No. 1206.

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-4116
Materials:
silver (alloy), steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and diamond
Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 57 mm x 24 mm,
type:
watch
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers