Watch, owned by Dr John Rae

This 18ct gold watch was used by the arctic explorer, Dr John Rae on all his voyages. Made in London, the watch dates from 1840-1.

The watch is suspended from an 18ct gold chain.

Dr John Rae (1813-93) was one of many Scots who explored the Arctic. He is particularly remembered for his role in the search for Sir John Franklin's missing expedition of 1848-9, as well as unique polar survey and exploration work.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-047-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.L.304.215
Date:	1840 - 1841 1840-1
Material:	18ct gold
Dimensions:	1.75" D
What:	Watch / chain
Subject:
Who:	I. H., London (Maker) John Rae, M.D., LL.D., F.R.S. (Owner)
Where:	Canada England, London
Event:
Description:	18ct gold watch and chain carried by John Rae on his Arctic journeys: English, London, 1840 - 1841, maker's mark I.H.
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