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Hunter Key Wind Pocket Watch
Hunter Key Wind Pocket Watch
Hunter Key Wind Pocket Watch

Hunter Key Wind Pocket Watch

Artist
Associated
Associated (clipper ship, built 1860)
Maker (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Date1873
Object NameWatch
Medium18ct gold
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 5.3 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1989 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and Aberdeen Maritime Museum Appeal.
LocationOn Display - Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Object numberABDAG008676
About MeFull Hunter Key Wind Pocket watch in 18 carat gold case. The watch features a jewelled level movement by James Watson of Aberdeen. It was presented to George Morgan, chief officer of the Aberdeen clipper 'Rifleman' by the owner of the ship, following the murder of the captain of the vessel at sea on 16th March 1873.
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