Catalogue
Pocket Watches
Portable watches carried in a pocket, from verge fusee to modern railroad grades.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
pocket watches
Watch by Ferdinand Berthoud, French, Paris, late 18th century
late 18th century
Watch made by Ferdinand Berthoud (French, 1727–1807), dated late 18th century, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, rose diamonds. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.101.12. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sc…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Firm of Girard and Bornand, Swiss, Sainte-Croix, mid-19th century
mid-19th century
Watch made by Firm of Girard and Bornand, dated mid-19th century, from Swiss, Sainte-Croix. The museum records its materials as: Gold, silver, jewels. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 26.267.24. Classification: Horology. Department: European Scul…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Firm of Lépine, French, Paris, 19th century
19th century
Watch made by Firm of Lépine (French, active Paris, 1762–1914), dated 19th century, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, engine-turned silver, niello, champlevé enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.101.6; details a…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Firm of Lépine, French, Paris, ca. 1830–40
ca. 1830–40
Watch made by Firm of Lépine (French, active Paris, 1762–1914), dated ca. 1830–40, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, niello. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.101.5. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sc…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
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Watch by Firm of Markham, Marwick et Marko, British, London, early 19th century
early 19th century
Watch made by Firm of Markham, Marwick et Marko, dated early 19th century, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Silver, horn. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 83.1.78a–c. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculptur…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Firm of Moulinié, Bautte & Moynier, Swiss, Geneva, ca. 1809–21
ca. 1809–21
Watch made by Firm of Moulinié, Bautte & Moynier (Swiss, 1808–21), dated ca. 1809–21, from Swiss, Geneva. The museum records its materials as: Gold, silver, garnets, rubies. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 26.267.56; details are those of this mus…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
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Watch by Firm of Moynier & Fils, Swiss, Geneva, ca. 1825
ca. 1825
Watch made by Firm of Moynier & Fils (recorded about 1825–30), dated ca. 1825, from Swiss, Geneva. The museum records its materials as: Case of gold and enamel; jeweled movement, with cylinder escapement. Recorded dimensions: Height: 1/16 in. (0.2 cm); Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm).
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by G. Gamot Enameler: Case possibly enameled by Robert Vauquer, School of Blois, French, Paris, ca. 1640, and later
ca. 1640, and later
Watch made by G. Gamot (French, ca. 1646) Enameler: Case possibly enameled by Robert Vauquer, School of Blois (French, Blois 1625–1670 Chambon, near Blois), dated ca. 1640, and later, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enameled. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm).
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Harry Potter Sr., British, London, 18th century
18th century
Watch made by Harry Potter Sr. (British, Clockmakers' Company 1778, master 1795–1803), dated 18th century, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Gold. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.101.66a–c; details are those of this mu…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Anonymous Gift, in memory of Lady May Fletcher-Moulton, 1926
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Watch by Henri Maillardet, probably Swiss, ca. 1815–30
ca. 1815–30
Watch made by Henri Maillardet (Swiss, working London, Meyriez 1745–1830 Malines), dated ca. 1815–30, from probably Swiss. The museum records its materials as: Gold, steel, garnets. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 26.267.53; details are those o…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
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Watch by J. Tarts, British, London, 1774–75
1774–75
Watch made by J. Tarts (active 1755–90), dated 1774–75, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Silver, brass. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 83.1.76a, b. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Ar…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by J. Tramieri, Italian, Turin, ca. 1630
ca. 1630
Watch made by J. Tramieri (Italian, recorded 1600), dated ca. 1630, from Italian, Turin. The museum records its materials as: Rock crystal; gilded brass; steel, partly blued; silver. Recorded dimensions: 2 × 1 1/2 × 7/8 in. (5.1 × 3.8 × 2.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1419; detail…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Jacques Goullons Enameler: case possibly enameled by Robert Vauquer, School of Blois, French, Paris, ca. 1650
ca. 1650
Watch made by Jacques Goullons (French, recorded 1626, active Paris ca. 1640–60, died 1671) Enameler: case possibly enameled by Robert Vauquer, School of Blois (French, Blois 1625–1670 Chambon, near Blois), dated ca. 1650, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Di…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Jacques Goullons, French, probably Paris, ca. 1645–50
ca. 1645–50
Watch made by Jacques Goullons (French, recorded 1626, active Paris ca. 1640–60, died 1671), dated ca. 1645–50, from French, probably Paris. The museum records its materials as: Case and dial: painted enamel on gold with brass hand; Movement: gilded brass and partly blued steel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter (case):…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Jaques Collomb, Swiss, Geneva, third quarter 17th century
third quarter 17th century
Watch made by Jaques Collomb (Swiss), dated third quarter 17th century, from Swiss, Geneva. The museum records its materials as: Silver, leather, silver studs. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1502a, b. Classification: Horology. Department…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Jaques Sermand, Swiss, Geneva, ca. 1620–50
ca. 1620–50
Watch made by Jaques Sermand (Swiss, 1595–1651), dated ca. 1620–50, from Swiss, Geneva. The museum records its materials as: Rock crystal, gilt bronze, silver. Recorded dimensions: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1015. Classification: Horology. Department…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
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Watch by Jean Antoine Lépine, French, Paris, ca. 1766
ca. 1766
Watch made by Jean Antoine Lépine (French, 1720–1814), dated ca. 1766, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Case: gold, partly enameled and set with diamonds; Dial: enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 89.2.69; details are…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Jean Antoine Lépine, French, Paris, late 18th century
late 18th century
Watch made by Jean Antoine Lépine (French, 1720–1814), dated late 18th century, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.101.4. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculp…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Jean Baptiste III Baillon (French, master 1727, French, Paris, mid-18th century
mid-18th century
Watch made by Jean Baptiste III Baillon (French, master 1727; died 1772), dated mid-18th century, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Shagreen, gold, enamel, steel. Recorded dimensions: Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 89.2.67a, b; details are those of th…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Anonymous Gift, in memory of Lady May Fletcher-Moulton, 1926
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Watch by Jean-François Bautte & Co., Swiss, Geneva, 1837–55
1837–55
Watch made by Jean-François Bautte & Co. (1837–1855), dated 1837–55, from Swiss, Geneva. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 26.267.20. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculpture and D…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Jehan Bénard, French, Paris, ca. 1600
ca. 1600
Watch made by Jehan Bénard (French, active by 1611), dated ca. 1600, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Metal, silverwork. Recorded dimensions: 1 3/4 × 1 1/8 in. (4.4 × 2.9 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1615. Classification: Horology. Department: European Scul…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Johan Bock, German, Frankfurt, ca. 1620
ca. 1620
Watch made by Johan Bock (German, active 1633), dated ca. 1620, from German, Frankfurt. The museum records its materials as: Silver. Recorded dimensions: 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (4.8 × 3.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1526. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculpture and De…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Johan Georg Reinhold, German, Strasbourg, ca. 1643
ca. 1643
Watch made by Johan Georg Reinhold (German, active ca. 1640, master 1643), dated ca. 1643, from German, Strasbourg. The museum records its materials as: Rock crystal, gilt metal, silver. Recorded dimensions: 3 × 1 7/8 in. (7.6 × 4.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1604; details are th…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Johan Ulrich Schmidt, German, Augsburg, ca. 1660
ca. 1660
Watch made by Johan Ulrich Schmidt (German, born ca. 1622, master 1648), dated ca. 1660, from German, Augsburg. The museum records its materials as: Case: gold, and painted enamel set with garnets; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm).
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Johann Possdorfer, German, Dresden, ca. 1630–40
ca. 1630–40
Watch made by Johann Possdorfer (German, active Prague and Dresden, recorded 1620–24), dated ca. 1630–40, from German, Dresden. The museum records its materials as: Case: rock crystal and gold; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued. Recorded dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 × 7/8 in. (3.2 × 2.2 cm).
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
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Watch by John Bushman, British, London, 17th century
17th century
Watch made by John Bushman (British, b. ca. 1661, active until ca. 1710), dated 17th century, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Silver, niello. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 83.1.75. Museum note (The Met): In "Liber Studio…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by John Ellicott, British, London, ca. 1760
ca. 1760
Watch made by John Ellicott (British, 1706–1772), dated ca. 1760, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Pinchbeck, tortoiseshell, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1462a, b. Classification: Horology. Department:…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
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Watch by John Holmes, British, London, 1797–98
1797–98
Watch made by John Holmes (British, 1727–1797), dated 1797–98, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 89.2.93a, b. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculpture and Decorat…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Laura Frances Hearn, 1917
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Watch by John Wilter, British, London with Swiss, Geneva case, late 18th century
late 18th century
Watch made by John Wilter (British, active 1760–84), dated late 18th century, from British, London with Swiss, Geneva case. The museum records its materials as: Silver gilt, painted enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.101.62a, b; details a…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
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Watch by John Worke, British, London, 1765–66
1765–66
Watch made by John Worke (British, active 1760–85), dated 1765–66, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Silver. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 83.1.77a, b. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculpture and Decor…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Julien Le Roy, French, Paris, 18th century
18th century
Watch made by Julien Le Roy (French, Tours 1686–1759 Paris), dated 18th century, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel, copper. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 89.2.70. Classification: Horology. Department: Europe…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Karl Schmidt, German, ca. 1600
ca. 1600
Watch made by Karl Schmidt (German, ca. 1590–1635/36, working 1614), dated ca. 1600, from German. The museum records its materials as: Gilt metal, silver. Recorded dimensions: 2 x 1-1/2 in. (5.1 x 3.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1533. Classification: Horology. Department: Europea…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by M. I. Tobias and Company, British, 1810–29
1810–29
Watch made by M. I. Tobias and Company (1810–29), dated 1810–29, from British. The museum records its materials as: Gold. Recorded dimensions: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 5/8 in. (5.7 x 5.7 x 1.6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 62.146a, b. Department: The American Wing. Credit line: Gift of Lucy Moses,…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Mermod Frères, Swiss, Geneva or Sainte-Croix, ca. 1840–55
ca. 1840–55
Watch made by Mermod Frères (Swiss, active late 19th century), dated ca. 1840–55, from Swiss, Geneva or Sainte-Croix. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel, jewels. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 26.267.29; details are those of this…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Michael Ranna, possibly Austrian, 19th century
19th century
Watch made by Michael Ranna (Austrian), dated 19th century, from possibly Austrian. The museum records its materials as: Metal, enameled; ivory, gold wires, pearls. Recorded dimensions: Length: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1602. Classification: Horology. Department: E…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Nicolas Bernard, French, Paris, 16th century
16th century
Watch made by Nicolas Bernard (French, active 1560–90), dated 16th century, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1622. Museum note (The Met): The watch features an openwork…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Nicolas Bernard, French, Paris, ca. 1570
ca. 1570
Watch made by Nicolas Bernard (French, active 1560–90), dated ca. 1570, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Rock crystal, gilt-metal. Recorded dimensions: 1 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (3.8 × 3.2 cm) Other (back plate of movement): 1 7/16 × 1 1/4 in. (3.7 × 3.1 cm).
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Nicolas Forfaict, French, Paris, ca. 1605
ca. 1605
Watch made by Nicolas Forfaict (French, Paris, ca. 1580–1615), dated ca. 1605, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gilt metal, silver. Recorded dimensions: watch case: 2 7/8 × 1 7/8 in. (7.3 × 4.8 cm); back plate: 1 5/8 × 1 3/8 in. (4.1 × 3.5 cm).
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Nicolas Gribelin, French, Paris movement with possibly Blois case, case probably ca. 1650–60, movement ca. 1680
case probably ca. 1650–60, movement ca. 1680
Watch made by Nicolas Gribelin (the Younger?) (French, 1637–1719), dated case probably ca. 1650–60, movement ca. 1680, from French, Paris movement with possibly Blois case. The museum records its materials as: Case: enameled gold; Movement: gilded brass, steel, partly blued, and silver. Recorded dimensions: Overall:…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Nicolaus Rugendas the Elder, German, Augsburg, ca. 1620
ca. 1620
Watch made by Nicolaus Rugendas the Elder (German, 1585–1658), dated ca. 1620, from German, Augsburg. The museum records its materials as: Lapis lazuli, rock crystal, gilt metal. Recorded dimensions: 1 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (3.8 × 3.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1519; details are those…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Nicolaus Rugendas the Younger, master 1662, German, Augsburg, ca. 1670
ca. 1670
Watch made by Nicolaus Rugendas the Younger (German, 1619–1694/5), master 1662, dated ca. 1670, from German, Augsburg. The museum records its materials as: Case and dial: painted and raised enamel on gold, set with gemstones (rubies), with a single hand; Movement: gilded brass and partly blued steel. Recorded dimens…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Noël Hubert, French, Rouen, ca. 1612–50
ca. 1612–50
Watch made by Noël Hubert (French, 1612–1650), dated ca. 1612–50, from French, Rouen. The museum records its materials as: Case: rock crystal, gold, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 × 1 1/8 in. (3.2 × 2.9 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1594; details are those of this museu…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Paul Roumieu, French, Rouen, ca. 1630–70
ca. 1630–70
Watch made by Paul Roumieu (French, died 1694), dated ca. 1630–70, from French, Rouen. The museum records its materials as: Silver, leather, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1597. Classification: Horology. Department: European Scul…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Pierre Debaufré, French, Paris, ca. 1650
ca. 1650
Watch made by Pierre Debaufré (French, ca. 1689–1722), dated ca. 1650, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold filigree, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1608a, b. Classification: Horology. Department: Europea…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Pierre Derssigny, French, Paris, ca. 1680
ca. 1680
Watch made by Pierre Derssigny (French, born 1646), dated ca. 1680, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Silver. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1561. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculpture and Decorative…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Watch by Pierre Duet, French, enameled case of about 1670; movement of about 1730
enameled case of about 1670; movement of about 1730
Watch made by Pierre Duet (French, ca. 1730), dated enameled case of about 1670; movement of about 1730, from French. The museum records its materials as: Metal, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1571; details are those of this museu…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
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Watch by Pierre Duhamel, Swiss, ca. 1650
ca. 1650
Watch made by Pierre Duhamel (1630–1686), dated ca. 1650, from Swiss. The museum records its materials as: Silver, enamel. Recorded dimensions: 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (3.2 × 3.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 89.2.64. Classification: Horology. Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts.…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
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Watch by Pierre Duhamel, Swiss, Geneva, ca. 1660–80
ca. 1660–80
Watch made by Pierre Duhamel (1630–1686), dated ca. 1660–80, from Swiss, Geneva. The museum records its materials as: Case: painted enamel on gold; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1624; detai…
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