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Pocket Watch - James Bromly, London, circa 1875 Object Reg. No: ST 011862

Summary:
Gents pocket watch, silver pair case, James Bromly, London, circa 1785.
Description:
Silver pair case. Dial has coloured scene of house, ship and man on horse. Roman and arabic numerals separated by circle with scallops between numbers. Inner case is hinged.

Key wound spring; verge escapement. Winding dial, fusee and chain.
Acquisition Information:
Donation from Victoria & Albert Museum, 1919
Discipline: Technology
Dimensions: 2.4 cm (Width), 5 cm (Diameter)

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Tagged with: gents watches, key watches, pocket watches
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 'Jas Bromly, London, 12333'. Inner case date mark for 1784/85.
Maker: Mr James Bromly, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1784

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