Astronomical Watch by George Margetts, 1750-1810

Made:
1750-1810 in London
maker:
George Margetts
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No
Science Museum Group Collection
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No. 3043 inpair case
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No. 3043 inpair case
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No. 3043 inpair case
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Astronomical watch by George Margetts No. 3043 inpair case
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Astronomical watch by George Margetts No. 3043 inpair case
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Astronomical watch by George Margetts No.3043 in pair case, 1750-1810

This exquisite watch does more than tell the time. It shows the phase of the Moon and the position of the Sun among the constellations of the Zodiac. It also shows which constellations will be visible above the horizon at night, gives the tide times at ports around Britain's coastline, and could even predict lunar and solar eclipses.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1963-165
Materials:
glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), enamel, astronomical, chronological, springs (elastic objects), escapement, horizontal, timer and regulating
Measurements:
Overall: 108 mm x 82 mm x 30 mm, 0.32 kg
type:
astronomical watch
credit:
Mr. Ricardo de Varennes