Pair Case Watch
Production date
1776-1796
Country
England
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Object detail
Description
Outer case of tortoise shell, inner case of pinchbech, white enamel dial
Classification
HOROLOGY Watches pair case watch
Maker
Production date
1776-1796
Production place
Media/Materials description
Tortoise shell, pinchback (an alloy of copper and zinc)
History and use
One of a collection of watches and watch movements collected by renowned Welsh horologist and watch collector, Evan Roberts. Bequeathed to London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V & A) after Evan Roberts' death in 1918. Donated to Queensland Museum 1919.
Associated person
Registration number
H710
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