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Watch

Silver pair-cased verge watch, the inner case hallmarked for London, 1791-2 with the marker's mark '- J', who is as yet unidentified. The brass backplate is engraved 'Gilbertson / NEWCASTLE'. Sarah Gibertson, John Gibertson's widow, is recorded as still working in Newcastle after 1750.
Size: Diameter: 5 cm.

Artist / Maker: - J

School: English

Place: England

Object Type: watch

Period: George III

Broad Date: Late Georgian

Actual Date: 1791

Century: 18th century

Materials: Silver, Enamel, Steel, Glass

Museum Accession Number: 1958.513/CW.64