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Silver cased fob watch

Key details

Object number
3.8535
Date
1795
On display
No

Description

Silver cased fob watch. J J stamped inside case.

With rusted steel chain holding a brass key. Watch hallmarked 1795.

Behind watch inside case are three slips of paper and a red silk slip. Printed with name of Dawson Watch and Clockmaker, Haddington.

Object information

Acquisition

1931

Category

Material

Measurements

  • Depth: 1.5(cm)
  • Height: 26(cm)
  • Width: 6(cm)

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