Watch, gold case
Date1750-1751
Artist/Maker
George Graham
Maker
John Ward
(case)
fl. ca. 1730 - 1750
OriginEngland, London
MediumGold (22kt, XRF), brass, iron/steel, glass, diamond(est), 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.Inscription(s)Engraved in script "Geo. Graham / London" on dust cap and on back plate. Also engraved on back plate "6438".Mark(s)Marked 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
1780-1810
