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WATCH

Creator(s): Perret, Bouisse & Girard (Watchmaker)

Currently in storage


About this object

The face of the watch is made from gold with the central medallion engraved and the Roman numerals and hands being in gold. There is a border of leaves carved in white and red gold. The edges are also engraved with leaves. The back is now turned but is now worn. It has a short chain. There are two dials on the front.

Object name:
WATCH
Made from:
Gold -- glass
Made in:
Switzerland
Date made:
c. 1830
Size:
Watch with chain straight: 5 3/4 × 2 × 1/4 in. (14.6 × 5.1 × 0.6 cm) Watch without chain: 2 3/4 × 2 × 1/4 in. (7 × 5.1 × 0.6 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
16.32
Class:
TIMEPIECE
Signature marks:
MARK Perret, Bouisse & Girard, cupid with bow and arrow [at back] INSCRIPTIONS Hand / Anchor Escapement / 13 Jewels / Parachute & Compensation [on back]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973