Pair-case Watch
Artist
William Ilbery
(London, England; active 1800 - 1840)
Datec. 1805
MediumGold, enamel, steel
Dimensions82.6 x 58.7 x 22.2 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Frederick T. Proctor Watch Collection
Object numberPC. 211
DescriptionEnameled gold pair case duplex watchEnglish
Case: Still life of flowers and fruit on a table, with bowl of berries and a lizard. The bezels champlevé enameled with stylized leaves and swags; inner: back engraved with central rosette and border of running scrolls, pendant enameled to match the bezels.
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Label TextWilliam Ilbery specialized in creating watches for the Chinese market. His work is best known for the exquisitely enameled still lifes on the cases.
