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watch, 8-day

human history
  • Description

    8-day watch with visible lever escapement. Mainspring occupies entire diameter of case. Keyless with push button to set hands. White enamel face with silver floral motifs. Machine engraved case.

    hallmarked H.M.Birmingham 1918, sterling silver with serial number 518996

    "Hebdomas Patent 8-days. Swiss made." on dial. 'Spiral Breguet Levees Visibles, qualité superieure garantie' and award dates 1892, 1896, 1900, 1906 and 1910 on barrel cover.

    Contained in velvet lined aluminium case with yellowed plastic cover, engraved on back of aluminium case "Pioneer / BRITISH MAKE / 22 1/2"

  • Place
    Switzerland
  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    H140 (horology)

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

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  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day, H140, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Oct 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • watch, 8-day H140
  • watch, 8-day H140

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