Duplex Watch for Turkish Market
Artist
William Ilbery
(London, England; active 1800 - 1840)
Datec. 1820
MediumGold, gilt metal, enamel, steel
Dimensions63 x 51 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Thomas R. Proctor Watch Collection
Object numberPC. 308
DescriptionCase: pear shaped with hinged back released by depressing pendant, scalloped closure, circular panel with floral enamel, hinged gold cuvette guilloche with red orange enamel and fitted to sleeve secured to case by means of screws (lacking) later bezel set with split pearls now screwed to front , leaf capped oval pendant. MVT: gilt, center seconds, partly skeletonized and engraved with scrolls and flowerheads, standing barrel, gold three arm balance with steel screws, ruby endstone.On View
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