Pair Case Watch
Production date
1755-1775
Country
England
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Object detail
Description
Pinchbeck outer case, silver inner case
Classification
HOROLOGY Watches pair case watch
Maker
Production date
1755-1775
Production place
Media/Materials description
pinchbeck (an alloy of copper and zinc), silver
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
H721
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