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Quarter repeating pocket watch. Full-plate movement, verge escapement. 'Tompion' regulator without index. Pocket watch bow, a contrate wheel and a pair of gold hands (later?). Later enamel dial, original bell. Later custom-made silver innner case. Later matching outer gilt metal case with back and bezel covered in pique leather (damaged). Bezel and glass lacking.

Object details

ID: ZAA0507
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Watch
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Tompion, Thomas
Date made: ca.1690
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Foulkes Collection
Measurements: Overall: 56 x 53 x 30 mm
Parts: 124