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XII.40 Watch
Maker:Humphrey Downing
Place:London
Date:mid-17th cent.
Materials:silver
Dimensions:diameter 46 mm; thickness (with glass) c. 22 mm
Current inventory:3844
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Watch with round silver onion case. The silver dial displays Roman hour numerals with a single hand of burnished steel. The movement has a gut fusee and a verge escapement. The balance lacks a regulator. Signed "Humphrey Downing Londini Fecit."

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