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View full screenSilver watch in tin case inscribed 'J.P.J.' on the back, a gift to John Paul Jones from C.R. Arbigland in 1765, with a letter dated Nov 4th 1846 from Walter Peacock of Aberlady to Alice saying that he had just received the watch
M.1955.577
1765 - 1846
Silver; glass broken; inscribed / tin; with paper in ball of case
Non-British forces, inc. Imperial and Colonial: United States Navy
Previous owner: John Paul Jones
Sender of watch: C.R. Arbigland
Author: Walter Peacock of Aberlady
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