Pair-case Watch
Artist
Simon DeCharmes
(British, active London, 1688 - 1730)
Datec. 1725
MediumGold, enamel, steel
Dimensions66.7 x 47.6 x 25 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Thomas R. Proctor Watch Collection
Terms
Object numberPC. 365
DescriptionCase: Central panel depicts boar hunt, mounted huntsman with spear and dog giving chase, four shaped cartonches with portraits bust and pierced scroll panels between, bezel with animals- squrriels, stag, dog, monkey.On View
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Label TextThe inner case of this watch is pierced and engraved with a pattern of birds, vines, and leaves. A boar hunt is depicted in repoussé work on the outer watch case. The stippled background contrasts the shiny gold figures.
