Watch winders

These six bronze watch winders were found in the field containing the ruins of Kilspindie Castle in Aberlady in East Lothian. They date from the 18th or 19th century.

Six copper alloy watch winders, found in the field containing the ruins of Kilspindie Castle, Aberlady, East Lothian, 18th - 19th century

Most watch winders date from the time when it was fashionable to carry a watch on a chain in a waistcoat pocket. They are rarely used now.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-416-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1992.43
Date:	18th - 19th century 18th or 19th century
Material:	Copper alloy
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What:	Watch winder
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Where:	Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady (Kilspindie Castle) Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady (The Glebe, containing ruins of Kilspindie Castle)
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