King George III’s watch at risk of leaving the country
A temporary export bar has been placed on a watch owned by King George III worth more than £2 million
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29 January 2021 Valued at £2,000,000, plus VAT of £400,000, the watch was made in 1808 for His Majesty King George III and is thought to be one of fewer than ten tourbillon watches known to exist.
Bar is to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to potentially come forward and save the work for the nation
Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage said: “with the nation captivated by Bridgerton, there is no better time for this watch owned by George III to come to light”