Dial and movement
John Spencer (1630-1693)
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Measurements
36 mm (Diameter)11 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1333445
Summary
Watch part; Dial and movement from pocket watch. The face has two figures of a man and woman and ship behind. Hands missing. 'Spencer, London. 12809'. In Account book SNO.MISC.972 Mr Wade refers to a 'Watch by Spencer' that he purchased from 'Trudgil' for 6d. (page 6)
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Marks and inscriptions
Spencer, London. 12809.
Makers and roles
John Spencer (1630-1693), horologist