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Watch, gold case

Date1750-1751

Artist/Maker George Graham

Maker John Ward (case) (fl. ca. 1730 - 1750)

OriginEngland, London

MediumGold (22k), brass, iron/steel, glass and enamel

DimensionsD: 2"

Credit LineGift of Mr. Edward P. Hamilton

Object number1954-208

DescriptionWatch: heavy plain, gold pair case. Enamel dial; beetle hands with center second hand. Dust cap. Pierced single-footed cock with diamond capstone. Cylindrical escapement. Squared baluster pillars.
InscribedEngraved in script "Geo. Graham / London" on dust cap and on back plate. Also engraved on back plate "6438".
MarkingsMarked incuse inside of outer and inner case with script "IW" with star above. Also marked in relief with date letter "p"; a lion passant; and a leopard's head crowned. The number "6438" is stamped on inner and outer case.
ProvenanceEx coll: Edward P. Hamilton. Milton, MA