Watch by John Smeaton, York, 1645-1650. Faceted rock crystal case, set in a finely engraved gilt-metal frame. Gilt-metal dial engraved with an angel with outstretched wings, foliage, rabbits and squirrels, and a lakeside scene to the centre. Silver chapter ring and blued steel hand. Fusee movement with verge escapement, a train of three wheels, worm and wheel set-up and screwed on cock. Clockmakers' Museum No. 1512
John Smeaton became a Freeman of the City of York in 1646, Chamberlain in 1665 and died in 1686.
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2019-481
- Materials:
- gilt brass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), silver (metal) and rock crystal
- Measurements:
-
overall: 50 mm x 30 mm x 20 mm,
- type:
- watch
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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