Turnip watch
Category
Horology
Date
1900
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Silver
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Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 902591
Summary
Large gentleman's turnip watch containing a swiss movement. This watch was made for use at night as the dial could be illuminated by pressing a switch at the end of a flex.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 1987.
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