Watch

Description

Large watch engraved 'Hieronymus Hamilthon Scotus me fecit 1595', in an elaborately pierced octagonal gilt-metal case, with a dial-plate engraved with scrollwork and devices, 17th Century

Museum reference

T.1962.11

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Watch

Production information

Unknown

Date

17th century

Physical description

Gilt-metal case

Associations

Sir John Findlay Collection

References

The Sir John Findlay Collection; an important collection of scientific instruments (2 parts) / Sotheby & Co., London, 1961-1962

Findlay, J. (1920). Note on a Watch signed ’Hieronymus Hamilthon Scotus me fecit 1595,’ with View of Edinburgh Castle on the Dial. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 54, 150-153. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.054.150.153