Watch
Artist
Maker unknown
(German)
Date1610-1620
MediumGilt metal, amethyst
Dimensions50.8 x 25.4 x 33.8 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Thomas R. Proctor Watch Collection
Terms
Object numberPC. 277
DescriptionGILD METAL MOUNTED OCTAGMAL AMETHYSH WATCH
CASE: two lids formed from failted amethyst joined by octagonal gilt frame, serrated bezel (resembling teeth cut into contrate wheel) turned drop and pendant with loose ring
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Label TextThe oval shape was the dominant watch shape in the mid-sixteenth century. By the end of the century other geometrically shaped watches--square, hexagonal, trapezoidal, and circular--became fashionable. Octagonally shaped watches began to appear around 1575. Although normally made of brass or silver, some watchcases were made from hollowed-out and faceted rock crystal or amethyst.
