Books, Manuscripts, and Documents Watch belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots
Object number
LDSAL2020.42.65
Production date
1822
Material
paper
pen
ink
pen
ink
Technique
Writing (Processes)
Handwriting
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 231mm
Width: 372mm
Width: 372mm
References
Reference (free text)
W H Smyth, 'Description of an Astrological Clock Belonging to the Society of Antiquaries of London', Archaeologia 33 (1849): 8-35.
See especially p. 9.
The item is a page of notes concerning a watch which belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots. It describes the watch in detail. It was thought to have been given to her by her husband Francis I of France. Other watches and time pieces are also described for comparison. Drawings of these can be seen in this collection (see Utensils and Furniture 50, Utensils and Furniture 52.1, Utensils and Furniture 52.2, and Utensils and Furniture 53).