This watch signed John Peatling, Boston is a good example of a standard Liverpool contract watch from the period of 1800 to 1820. The case bears a London hallmark for 1804 with the maker's mark of Samuel Hennel (1778-1837). The cream dial is unusual at this period and could be a later replacement. The sterling pair case is very solid and has the typical 5 knuckle joint found on medium grade English work. The gold heart and arrow hands are rather nicer than the standard fare. The movement serial number 9213 is clearly that of the actual maker and not Peatling.
Front, Back, Inner Front, Dial, Dust Cap, Paper, Inside Cap, Hallmark, Movement, Movement view 2, Movement Edge View 1, Movement Edge View 2
