Summary
Gents pocket watch, open face, France, 18th century.
Physical Description
Open face case inset with jewels. Dial plate is Champleve engraved. Three painted enamel dials show day of month, day of week, and time. Back of case has picture of man (head and shoulders). Key wound spring; lever escapement. Fusee and chain.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Feb 1939
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Inside back of case has coat of arms and the initials 'I.C' and 'V.N.' and '1644'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2.3 cm (Width), 5.7 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
2.3 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Calendar Watches, Gents Watches, Key Watches, Pocket Watches, Horology