2012

Deck watch in silver open-face case, in a wooden deck box. Three-quarter plate movement, signed and numbered and marked with a broad arrow, with lever escapement and compensation balance.

The watch has a white enamel dial, signed and numbered and marked with a broad arrow, with Roman numerals and steel spade and poker hands, and a centre seconds indication with a steel hand. It is contained in a silver open-face case with a numbered dome hallmarked for 1916-17 and marked ‘H.S.^2’. The case back and front glass are missing. The watch is housed under screw-down glass in a brass canister in a wooden signed and numbered deck box.

Object Details

ID: ZAA0222
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Deck Watch
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Northern Goldsmiths Co
Date made: circa 1917
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Watch: 55 x 70 x 14 mm; Box: 95 x 62 x 121 mm