Oignon Watch
Artist
Estienne Boisson
(French)
Date1700-1725
MediumGilt brass, enamel, steel
Dimensions54.9 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Frederick T. Proctor Watch Collection
Terms
Object numberPC. 243
Descriptiongilt metal oignon with later additions; case:altered by the addition of a floral enamel plaque with pierced surround.movement: typical oignon with egyptian pillars, would through dial.
dial: center with neoclassical bust flanked by leafy scrolls on matted ground.
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