|
Date: |
|
Description: | Alarm mechanism in a circular gilded and lacquered brass case, with an enamel setting dial (I ? XII) in the aperture of the lid. The mechanism consists of a four-wheel train (including fly), mounted between circular plates. On the pillar-plate and on the back of the case is stamped, '515'.
The alarm is contained in an outer cardboard box, covered in green imitation leather. It is inscribed between the Royal Coat of Arms, on an applied oval metal plaque, 'W. GOSSAGE / PATENT'. Inside the box lid is a printed paper label with directions for setting the mechanism.
This device was used in conjunction with a key-wound pocket watch whereby the watch would keep time and would trigger the alarm mechanism at the appropriate moment to sound an alarm.
Inscription. AQN: Foulkes, R K (owner). Circular gilded and lacquered brass case, enamel setting dial (I-XII) in aperture in lid. Mechanism consists of 4-wheel train (inc.fly), mounted between circular plates. For use in conjunction with a key-wind watch. Outer cardboard box, covered in green imitation leather.
caption: Watch alarm attachment | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | watch alarm attachments | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
-
2058
A mahogany deck box fitted…
-
77195
A mahogany deck box fitted…
-
Clock
Alarm clock in folding travel…
-
98536
A deck watch numbered 98536,…
-
98613
A deck watch numbered 98613,…
-
98618
A deck watch numbered 98618,…
-
99653
A deck watch numbered 99653,…
-
1759
A mahogany deck box fitted…
-
2059
A mahogany deck box fitted…
|