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Watch

Silver pair-cased verge watch, both inner and outer cases hallmarked Birmingham 1820-21, with the maker's mark V & Co. (not identified). The backplate is inscribed 'Miche. Johnson/BARNARD CASTLE/No.611'. Michael Johnson is recorded as working in The Market Place, Barnard Castle in 1820.
Size: Diameter: 5.5 cm.

School: English

Place: England

Object Type: watch

Actual Date: 1820

Century: 19th century

Materials: Silver, Glass, Enamel, Gold

Museum Accession Number: 1964.546/CW.99