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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
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Oval verge escapement watch by William Petit. Engraved gilt-brass case with an engraved silver band and winding hole with shutter. Gilt-brass dial plate with applied engraved silver dial. Movement with pinned on balance cock, signed 'G Petit Fecit'. London, c.1630.
Guiliam or William Petit is recorded by trade as a watch casemaker, and although his cases may survive in large numbers they cannot be identified. The Clockmakers' Company minutes note that Petit presented a silver cup as a gift to the Company in 1655 (see L2016-2299). Petit served as journeyman to David Ramsay in Tuttle Street. He later worked in Westminster.
Clockmakers Museum No. 1242
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-4152
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), silver (alloy), steel (metal), gilt brass and gut
- Measurements:
-
overall: 45 mm x 29 mm x 21.5 mm,
- type:
- watch
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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