Watch

Date1784

Artist/Maker Jacob Higman

MediumSilver, copper alloy, gold alloy, ferrous metal, enamel, glass

DimensionsOverall (outer case): 2 1/16 × 1 15/16 × 5/8 in (5.2 × 5 × 1.6cm)
Overall (inner case): 2 5/8 × 1 5/8 × 7/8 in (6.7 × 4.2 × 2.3cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Edward P. Hamilton.

Object number1954-235

DescriptionWatch: silver pair case. Enamel dial; gilt hands. Single-footed cock pierced with design of helmet, weapons, banners. Verge movement. Cylindrical pillars.Mark(s)"Jacob Higman, London, 1784" on back plate. Matching silver case and pair case is marked "EL" for Edward Leapidge and contains full set of London Marks with date letter "i" for 1784.ProvenanceEx coll: Edward P. Hamilton.