Pocket Watch Movement - Peter Litherland, Liverpool, circa 1798

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Summary:: Gents pocket watch movement, Peter Litherland, Liverpool, no 1034, circa 1798.
Description:: White enamel dial has black roman numerals.

Key wound spring; lever escapement. Fusee and chain.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Larard Bros, 1925

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	1.7 cm (Width), 4.4 cm (Diameter)

More information

Tagged with:	gents watches, key watches, pocket watches, watchworks
Themes this item is part of:	Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Watches
Tertiary Classification:	england
Inscriptions:	Back plate marked 'Peter Litherland & Corp., Liverpool, 1034'.
Maker:	Mr Peter Litherland, Liverpool, England, Great Britain, circa 1798

Comments

David Posted on 15 Mar 2010 5:28 PM

What is the rarety of a Peter litherland watch be if serial # is in the 1400's and the watch is running in the original case, original crystal perfect dial case is almost mint shape, any idea of value would be greatly appreciated, would such a watch be valuable.

Discovery Centre Posted on 16 Mar 2010 2:30 PM

Hi David. As we indicate below, Museum Victoria does not provide valuations. To obtain a valuationi you should contact a reliable horologist through the Australian Antiquarian Horological Society at http://www.clockandwatchclub.com/default.htm or through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program List of Approved Valuers http://www.arts.gov.au/tax_incentives/cgp