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XII.51 Double-case watch
Makers:Thomas Mudge, William Dutton
Place:London
Date:1788
Materials:gold, gilt brass, enamel
Dimensions:inner-case diameter c. 42 mm; outer-case diameter 48 mm; sheath diameter c. 56 mm
Current inventory:3855
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Watch signed by Thomas Mudge and William Dutton. Comprises a smooth inner case, an outer case of enamel on a blue background, and a glass-bottomed gilt brass sheath to protect the enamel. The enamel dial has Roman hour numerals. The hands are of gold. The movement has a chain fusee. The escapement, originally a cylinder model, is now an anchor type. The dust cap is removable.

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