Watch
1786-7 (made)
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Gold case, mark of Valentine Walker, dial of enamel. Centre-seconds stop watch with cylinder escapement by Francis Perigal. Made in London in 1786-7
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gold with enamel dial |
| Brief description | Gold case, mark of Valentine Walker, dial of enamel. Centre-seconds stop watch with cylinder escapement by Francis Perigal. Made in London in 1786-7 |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Chauncy Hare Townshend |
| Historical context | On 1 September 1790 this watch, valued at £ 20, was stolen at Enfield race course from Henry Hare Townsend (sic), who used the watch to time horses. George Barrington, the notorious pickpocket, was tried at the Old Bailey and sentenced to transportation to Australia. His good conduct earned him the post of chief constable at Parramatta. |
| Production | On case mark of Valentine Walker |
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| Accession number | 1832-1869 |
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| Record created | May 2, 2008 |
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