Pocket watch movement

Pocket watch movement with dial and hands, and separate 'cuvette' (back cover for watch movement). It has a Going-barrel movement with repeating work, cylinder escapement and a plain balance with regulator. The watch has a metal dial with Roman numerals and Breguet-style hands; however, the minute hand is missing. The cuvette is inscribed: 'Echappement / A Cylindre En Pierre / Aiguilles / Bataille ainé / à Besançon / Quatre Trous En Rubis'.

Object Details

ID: ZAA0586
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Pocket watch movement
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bataille
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Foulkes Collection
Measurements: Overall: 52 x 52 x 11 mm
Parts: Pocket watch movement
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