Watch

Dateca. 1665

Artist/Maker Samuel Betts

MediumSilver, brass, iron/steel, glass, and enamel

DimensionsD: 1 7/8"

Credit LineGift of Edward P. Hamilton.

Object number1954-204

DescriptionWatch: silver single case with winding hole and shutter. Silver and brass dial with black and red enamel; concentric calendar ring; single steel hand. Cock pierced in floral scrolls and held with screw. Pre-hairspring movement with endless screw mainspring set-up. Gut fusee cord; verge escapement; "Egyptian" pillars.
Label TextThis watch is typical of late pre-balance-spring English timepieces. The calendar ring rotates counter-clockwise.
Inscribed"Samuel Betts, / Londini" on back plate.
MarkingsNone
ProvenanceEx coll: Edward P. Hamilton. Ex coll: Edouard Gelis.
Edward P. Hamilton, Milton, MA

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