watch, cased verge
horologer: James Smith (English, active Late 18th century; circa 1776-circa 1790)
circa 1780
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Description
watch, pair-cased verge, repoussé, gold, enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals , with watch key, the outer case decorated with a biblical scene.
Maker and role
horologer: James Smith (English, active Late 18th century; circa 1776-circa 1790)
Production place
London, England
Production date
circa 1780
Media description
gold
Measurements
diameter 50 mm
Inscriptions
marked "Smith, London"
engraved "Jas. Smith / London / 5158"
engraved "Jas. Smith / London / 5158"
Credit line
bequest of C H (Roger) Brookes, Melbourne, 2021
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell and a specified fund established from the Estate of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes.
Accession number
A1888
TJC reference number
6614
