Pocket watch
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Gilt metal
Measurements
38 mm (Depth); 79 mm (Length); 60 mm (Diameter)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20820
Summary
Gilt metal pair-cased watch, round gold case hinged with bevelled back chased with scene of chariot drawn by lions, two figures standing with weapons, seated figure in chariot, cherub flying above. Bevelled front with glass lens. White enamel Arabic dial with minute marks on outer ring, inner ring smaller numerals for days of month. Winding hole alongside 2. Hands one fine short black with loop, one larger crinkled gilt with arrow pointer. Gold coloured knob to top.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.