Pocket watch movement

Incomplete pocket watch movement consisting of a frame with decorative pillars, centre wheel, fusee and crown wheel. Signed by the maker. Originally it would have been a verge escapement and shows evidence of having hour and minute hands. The watch is believed to be an early example of a balance-spring watch.

Object Details

ID: ZAA0588
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Pocket watch movement
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Hutchingson, Ben
Date made: circa 1676
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Foulkes Collection
Measurements: Overall: 40 x 40 x 27 mm