Help with 1790's pocketwatch, William Clifton

[Evie]

Hi - I need help identifying maker and hallmarks - I believe 1790's by the P and lion for sterling



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thank you!

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

That would be the mark of Thomas Carpenter. It is one of several that he registered with the London Assay Office, this particular one was entered on the 7th January 1790.

Your watchcase was assayed 1790-91.

For more details of Thomas Carpenter, go to: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=29820&p=73597

Trev.

[Evie]

Hi - thank you so much - and wow, that is quite a coincidence - my birthday is also January 7th - maybe I am meant to keep it then.
Evelyn

[Evie]

Would you also know who William Clifton was - he is the maker of the verge watch - has William Clifton, London 3505 engraved. I found one other in a trust by researching with this name.
Thanks again!

[dognose]

No, sorry, I'm afraid I have no details on William Clifton.

Trev.