Pocket Watch Movement - Morris Tobias & Co, London, circa 1800.

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Summary:: Gents pocket watch movement, Morris Tobias & Co, London, no 869, circa 1800.
Description:: White enamel dial has black roman numerals and seconds dial at 6.

Key wound spring; rack lever escapement. Fusee and chain. Scale fast to slow.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from J. Ingram, Mr William Ingram, 1937

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	1.7 cm (Width), 4.7 cm (Diameter)

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Tagged with:	gents watches, key watches, pocket watches, watchworks, 24698, 74698, 4713, 28371, 34355, 68716, 40460
Themes this item is part of:	Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Watches
Tertiary Classification:	england
Inscriptions:	Back plate has ornate design and is inscribed 'Morris Tobias Hos, London, no. 869, Patent'. Works cover is marked 'Tobias, Hos, Patent'. Dial is marked 'Patent 869'.
Maker:	Morris Tobias & Co, Wapping, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1800 G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.314 gives dates of 1794-1840.

Comments

Karen Bradhsaw Posted on 09 Dec 2009 5:58 AM

I have a M. I. Tobias & Co. Mans Pocket Watch believed to be from the 1800's. Serial #- 24698 and Case # 74698. It has a bullseye crystal dome. It has a Fusee cone shapped gear that the power runs on. Engravins are Liverpool, 21698 F, W. WY,

Discovery Centre Posted on 09 Dec 2009 11:25 AM

Hi Karen and thanks for your comment. If you have a donation or identification-related query about your Pocket Watch you can contact the Discovery Centre via the 'Contact Us' link at the bottom of this webpage. As noted above, Museum Victoria does not provide valuations of objects. If you would like to value your Pocket Watch we suggest you contact a horologist or approved valuer.