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Pocket Watch Movement - William Matthews, Leighton Buzzard, circa 1785
Reg. No: ST 011868
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- Summary:
- Gents pocket watch movement, William Matthews, Leighton Buzzard, no 65785, circa 1785.
- Description:
- White dial has roman numerals.
Key wound spring; verge escapement. Fusee and chain. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Victoria & Albert Museum, 1919
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 2.2 cm (Width), 4.5 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 is marked 'Wm Matthews, Leighton 65785'. |
| Maker: | Mr William Matthews, Leighton, England, Great Britain, circa 1785 G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.213 gives dates of 1785. |
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