Watch
Date1784
Artist/Maker
Jacob Higman
OriginEngland, London
MediumSterling silver, copper alloy, gilding (XRF), 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)
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.
1785-1795
1650-1675
1795-1805
