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Pair-case Clock Watch
Pair-case Clock Watch
Pair-case Clock Watch

Pair-case Clock Watch

Artist (English)
Date1670-1700
MediumSilver gilt, copper, shagreen, enamel, steel
Dimensions76.2 x 60.3 x 31.8 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Frederick T. Proctor Watch Collection
Object numberPC. 1023.30
DescriptionOuter case: shagreen and gilt metal, hinged at 9; inner silver gilt, bezel and movement hinged at 12, fitted with bell; return spring for piston pendant adjacent bell
Silver gilt and shagreen pique-work paircase verge clockwatch
English
Inner case: pierced and engraved with leafy foliage and flowerheads, the bezel engraved with husks.

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Label TextThe outer case of this watch is made of shagreen and decorated with copper studs arranged in a pattern of stems, leaves, and flower heads.
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