Watch, London, 2nd half 18th century

Watch, London, 2nd half 18th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 2nd half 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Watch made for the Turkish market, in pierced silver case engraved with foliage and trophies of arms and musical instruments, Turkish numerals, singed George Prior, London, English, 1750 to 1800. Museum description: Pierced silver case engraved with foliage and trophies of arms and musical instruments. There are two loose outer caes, also of silver, ornamented with similar work, the outermost being also partly covered with shagreen pique. The movement has a verge escapement and mechanism for striking and repeating hours and quarters on a silver bell. The enamelled dial bears Turkish numerals. The hands are of steel. There is a silver chain and a brass key, engraed and gilt. The museum record gives place associated: London. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.