Watch, Henry Grendon, London, 1630-50
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1630-50
Watch with silver case of tulip form, the dial engraved, the top plate of the movement engraved 'Henry Grendon at ye Exchange Fecit'. The tulip bud has three petals with veining in relief. The front petal opens to reveal the dial. Dial engraved with tulips and other flowers. Roman hour numerals, fleurs-de-lis at the half hours. Steel hand with tail. Oval brass movement plates.
Square engraved pillars of baluster form, brass wheels. Fusee cut for a gut line, but the line missing. Verge escapement, brass balance wheel, pierced single-foot cock. Brass ratchet wheel for mainspring set-up.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 4
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
The watch was on loan from the Dunn Gardner Collection from 23 July 1871 to 10 December 1901. It was acquired from him for £53. 11s., including 5% commission.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- engraved, parcel gilt silver
- Dimensions
- Height: 4 cm; Width: 2.5 cm; Depth: 2.4 cm
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Grendon, Henry
- Place recorded
- England
Design
- Marks and inscriptions
- engraved 'Henry Grendon at ye Exchange Fecit'
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London collection record for this single object (sentences kept verbatim apart from removed sale or rarity wording); how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Candidate id
- vam-O112700
- Museum object name
- Watch
- Holding institution
- Victoria and Albert Museum, London
- Museum object number
- 549-1902
- Museum system number
- O112700
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm the wider type, maker and dating against a specialist reference; this entry documents one recorded example.