Watch and case
Manufacturer
Thomas Wagstaff
Manufacturer
Joseph Preddy
CultureEnglish
Date1809-1811
MediumGold | Enamel | Tortoise shell | Leather
DimensionsOverall: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
InscribedOn back: "Cleaned Oct. 1814".
Credit LineGift of Miss Carrie Walters through Miss Annie Voight
Object number57.28.9
Not on view
DescriptionGold watch with white enamel face with black Roman numerals. Cases are 22K gold. Third case of gold tortoise shell. Outer gold case engraved on back with lyre and crossed horns within a reversed escalloped band surrounded by rayed and starred ground, border on back and front rim of continuos wreaths and dots, red leather case. Good though leather case is worn. Small chip from face near spring opening. Tortoise shell warped, cracked and lack a piece near the spring bottom. Gold cases are good. In tortoise shell case: color print of roses, two doves and flowers, the Wagstaffe Clock and Watch Maker No. 22 Gracechurch Street, London.
No Date
ca. 1900
