Triple-case Watch
Artist
Markwick, Markham, and Perigal
(London, England; active 1725 - 1813)
Datec. 1813
MediumGold, enamel
Dimensions58.7 x 47.6 x 20.6 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Frederick T. Proctor Watch Collection
Object numberPC. 226
DescriptionEnamelled gold triple cased watch for the Turkish marketSwiss/English
CASE: inner: central panel with floral bouquet on violet ground, band with panels painted with trophies of Love, wreths and flowerheads
middle: central panel of Alpine landscape with stream and picturesque bridge, the band champleve enamelled with flowerheads and green and white ovals on pink ground,
outer: hinged with formerly glazed panel, the bands champleve enamelled in pink and green with stylized flowers
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Label TextThe middle case for this watch displays a painted enamel alpine scene. Guilloché enameling in the sky creates the illusion of sunlight. Symbols of love and music are detailed on the enameled band of the inner watchcase.
