Watch cover

Watch cover that has become detached from the case. The inside of the front cover is engraved with the words 'A gift of the GOVENORS of CHRIST'S HOSPITAL TO JOHN RENDELL a boy of the ROYAL MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION for his Diligence and general good Conduct 1814'. The front of the cover is undecorated.

Object Details

ID: JEW0254.1
Type: Watch cover
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Maker), C. T. (Case; William Anthony (Movement Maker)
Date made: circa 1813
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 8 mm x 53 mm x 54 mm
Parts: Watch
  • Watch cover (JEW0254.1)