Record ID: PUBLIC-C8B88B
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy watch winder. Description: An oval cast loop decorated with a ribbed pattern around its circumference and with two opposed lugs. The upper, smaller lug would formerly have attached to a fob, the other, longer lug is a hollow key stem to engage with a watch mechanism. Internally the stem is square in section The winder is gilded over most of its surface. Measurements: Length: 29.61mm: Width of loop: 11.17mm: Thickness of loop: 1.61mm: Weight: 0.97gms. Discussion: Watches requiring such winding keys date from circa AD1850-1900.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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