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Watch

Oval watch in a case of gilt-brass and silver by Cornelius Yate. The meridian of the case is set with a silver band engraved with scrolls, between two plain mouldings in gilt-metal. The dial is engraved all over with scrolls and within the chapter ring with a scene of herons fishing. The chapter ring, of silvered metal is engraved with Roman hour numerals. The single hand is of steel.
Size: Length: 4.5 cm.

Artist / Maker: Cornelius Yate

School: English

Place: England

Object Type: watch

Actual Date: c.1612

Century: 17th century

Materials: Gilt-brass, Gilt-metal, Gilt-bronze, Silver

Museum Accession Number: Founders/CW.53