Watch
Dateca. 1665
Artist/Maker
Samuel Betts
OriginEngland, London
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.Inscription(s)"Samuel Betts, / Londini" on back plate.Mark(s)NoneProvenanceEx coll: Edward P. Hamilton. Ex coll: Edouard Gelis.Edward P. Hamilton, Milton, MA
20th century (probably)
