Pair-case, Quarter-repeating Watch

Artist Maker unknown (Austrian)

Date1800-1825

MediumSilver, horn, gilt metal, enamel

Dimensions80 mm

ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING

Credit LineProctor Collection, Thomas R. Proctor Watch Collection

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Object numberPC. 319

DescriptionCase: inner with pierced band engraved with leafy scrolls, and flowers, outer with ring of grommets about edge, the horn covering painted to simulate tortoiseshell.

Movement: gilt, full plate engraved with leafy scrolls, and set with red pastes around the edge, bridge pierced and engraved with radial scrolls, coqueret set with ruby endstone, polished steel barrel click adjacent silvered regulation disc, repeating on bell with two hammers by depressing pendant.

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