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WATCH

Creator(s): Meuron and Company (Watchmaker)

Currently in storage


About this object

Outer detachable cover is in copper gilt and set with a row of rhinestones, decorated on the back with a plaque in translucent blue enamel to which is attached an openwork plaque in silver and silver gilt set with rhinestones and representing urn with flowers. The inner case is also copper gilt but is not decorated.

Object name:
WATCH
Made from:
Silver -- copper gilt -- enamel -- rhinestones
Made in:
Paris, France
Date made:
ca. 1790
Size:
5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
16.6
Class:
TIMEPIECE
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION Works inscribed: Meuron & Compy
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973