Reference NumberHI/1932-6
TitlePocket Watch of Sir Henry Marsh
Date1800-1850
Creator NameJames Booth & Son; [1841-1868]; watch and clock makers
DescriptionGold pocket watch formerly in the possession of Sir Henry Marsh. White enamel dial with black Roman numerals. Glass cover detached. Minute hand bent. Some damage to the dial at the numbers III and IX. Suspension loop at top. On the inside back cover, several markings including: "E.R", "16272" and the letter "G". In the centre of the inner cover are the words: "Booth./4 Stephens Green N./DUBLIN". Accompanied by a small winding key with the number "6" [or "9"] on one side and an image of a star on the other; suspension loop at one end.
Extent2 items
DimensionsWatch: 45mm (diameter)
Key: 36mm (length) x 10mm (width)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameFob-watch
Watch-key
TermWatches
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1593Marsh; Sir Henry (1790-1860); physician1790-1860
DS/UK/4823James Booth & Son; [1841-1868]; watch and clock makers[1841-1868]
Places
CodeSet
NA5Dublin/County Dublin/Ireland
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