Pocket Watches

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Watch, c. 1816 - c. 1819

c. 1816 - c. 1819

This object is a watch, catalogued under the museum classifications of jewellery and wrist watch. Its design features a hatched dial fitted with a small chapter ring. The exterior of the piece includes an engine-turned back cover. The museum entry does not document any inscriptions, legends, or text appearing on the…

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Watch, c. 1820 - c. 1840

c. 1820 - c. 1840

Gold watch with hatched gold dial. The case is lobed. Back and front bezels decorated with coloured enamel. Chain with key and two fobs. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12882; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); measurements diameter 4.4 cm x length 22 cm.

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Watch, c. 1825 - c. 1875 (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, BK-NM-12871)

c. 1825 - c. 1875

Gold watch with an engraved dial. The double back of the case is decorated under the glass with chased foliage and rubies. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12871; its record gives material recorded as ruby (mineral), gold (metal), glass; technique engraving; measurements diameter 4.2 cm.

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Watch, c. 1825 - c. 1875 (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, BK-NM-12872)

c. 1825 - c. 1875

Gold watch with an engraved and chased dial with a small chapter ring. The back cover is chased and decorated with small blue and red stones. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12872; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal), turquoise (mineral), coral (material); measurements diameter…

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Watch, c. 1840 - c. 1860

c. 1840 - c. 1860

Men's watch of silver with two white enamelled dials. One with Roman hour numerals, the other, with the calendar indication, features names of the days of the week in French and the dates in Arabic numerals. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15097; its record gives material recorded as silver (meta…

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Watch, ca. 1590–1620

ca. 1590–1620

Watch in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 17.190.1534), catalogued by the museum's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department. The museum dates it ca. 1590–1620. The museum records the medium as Rock crystal, gilt metal, silver and the dimensions as 2 × 1 1/2 in. (5.1 × 3.8 cm).

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Watch, ca. 1630

ca. 1630

Watch in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 17.190.1471), catalogued by the museum's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department. The museum dates it ca. 1630. It is attributed to Richard Masterson (British, active 1630, Clockmaker's Company 1633, died 1653). The museum records the medium as S…

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Watch, ca. 1630–40

ca. 1630–40

Watch in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 17.190.1574), catalogued by the museum's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department. The museum dates it ca. 1630–40. It is attributed to Pierre Landré (born 1610, recorded 1637). The museum records the medium as Case: gilded brass; Movement: brass…

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Watch, ca. 1637

ca. 1637

Watch in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 17.190.1481a, b), catalogued by the museum's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department. The museum dates it ca. 1637. It is attributed to John Ramsay. The museum records the medium as Silver and the dimensions as Overall: 1 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (3.8 × 3…

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Watch, ca. 1680

ca. 1680

Watch in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 17.190.1530), catalogued by the museum's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department. The museum dates it ca. 1680. The museum records the medium as Case: rock crystal, gilded and engraved brass; movement: gilded brass, iron and the dimensions as 1 7…

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Watch, Chopard et Cie, Geneva, 1973

1973

Eighteen carat yellow gold integrated Milanese linked tapering bracelet bearing a Florentine finish. Plain gold face set in an asymmetrical elliptical gold frame, at the top of which is a small convex rectangular panel set with 12 round eight-cut diamonds in white gold. Movement- Swiss 17 jewelled lever movement. Th…

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Watch, David Lestourgeon, ca. 1702

ca. 1702

Watch made by David Lestourgeon (Clockmakers' Company 1698, died 1731), dated ca. 1702, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Outer and inner cases: silver; Dial: champlevé silver. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm).

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Watch, David Ramsay, ca. 1620–25

ca. 1620–25

Watch made by David Ramsay (working 1600, died 1660) Enameler: Plaques by I. R. (probably Jean Reymond) (active ca. 1615–32) of Limoges, dated ca. 1620–25, from British, probably London. The museum records its materials as: Case: painted enamel on copper, partly gilt, and silver gilt; Movement: gilded brass, steel,…

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Watch, Duplex, of silver, with plain back cover and white-enamelled dial

c. 1865 - c. 1875

Watch, Duplex, of silver, with plain back cover and white-enamelled dial provided with Roman hour numerals and Arabic minute numerals on the quarters. Three hands. Through the glass bottom the chased movement is visible. In the back cover 1624. Circa 1870. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15030; i…

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Watch, Elkington & Co.

Electrotype. From the C19th Register: "WATCHCASE. The orginal, of silver with gilt rims, in the Louvre, is engraved with Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden; and the Fall of Eve. The dial-plate is engraved and chased with ornament. French. 16th century. L. 2 in., W. 1 in. Bought of Messrs.…. The museum record gives m…

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Watch, ETA, Switzerland, 1991

1991

Limited edition watch designed by Eta relating to David Bowie's Serious Moonlight live tour, 1991. A grey plastic wristwatch with metal buckle fastening and stainless steel reverse face. The watchface is printed with a photograph of David Bowie performing on the Serious Moonlight live tour in 1983, and is enscribed…

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Watch, F. L. Meybom, ca. 1670–75

ca. 1670–75

Watch made by F. L. Meybom (active ca. 1650–80), dated ca. 1670–75, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Case: gold, blued steel, rock crystal, partly gilded silver, and diamonds; Dial: painted enamel and basse-taille enamel on gold; Movement: gilded brass, partly blued steel, and silver. Recorde…

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Watch, Ferrot

Watch, Ferrot is held by National Museum of Art of Romania. Museum description: Signed on the movement. The museum record gives measurements D: 5 cm; maker recorded: Ferrot. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: ceas. Material: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q390584; enamel paint; metal; engraving proce…

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Watch, Firm of Bautte et Moynier, ca. 1826–31

ca. 1826–31

Watch made by Firm of Bautte et Moynier (Swiss, partnership 1826–31), dated ca. 1826–31, from Swiss, Geneva. The museum records its materials as: Case: enameled gold; Movement: gilded brass and steel with ruby endstones. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm).

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Watch, gilded

c. 1800 - c. 1900

Gilt-copper watch with a white-enamelled dial. On the back cover, within a lozenge, is an affectionate couple, and below it, within an oval, two figures. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12855; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique gild; measurements diameter 5.1 cm x…

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Watch, Hector's Farewell, c. 1780–c. 1790 (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, BK-NM-12425)

c. 1780 - c. 1790

Gold watch with engraved and chased gold case. The outer case is decorated with an embossed and chased representation of Hector's farewell. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12425; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); measurements diameter 4.5 cm.

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Watch, Henry Grendon, London, 1630-50

1630-50

Watch with silver case of tulip form, the dial engraved, the top plate of the movement engraved 'Henry Grendon at ye Exchange Fecit'. The tulip bud has three petals with veining in relief. The front petal opens to reveal the dial. Dial engraved with tulips and other flowers. Roman hour numerals, fleurs-de-lis at the…

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Watch, Jacob Wybrants, ca. 1640

ca. 1640

Watch made by Jacob Wybrants (recorded 1635–78), dated ca. 1640, from Dutch, Leeuwarden. The museum records its materials as: Case: rock crystal and gold, partly enameled; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued. Recorded dimensions: Overall: 1 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (3.8 × 2.9 cm).

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Watch, Jacques Goullons, ca. 1645–48

ca. 1645–48

Watch made by Jacques Goullons (French, recorded 1626, active Paris ca. 1640–60, died 1671), dated ca. 1645–48. The museum records its materials as: Case and dial of enameled gold; hand of steel; movement of brass, partly gilded, and steel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter of case 5.6 cm.

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Watch, Jacques Goullons, 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, Paris or Blois. The museum records its materials as: Case and dial: painted enamel on gold; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued. Recorded dimensions: Overall: 2 5/8 × 2 5/16 in. (6.…

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Watch, Jaeger, Edmond, Paris, ca. 1936

ca. 1936

Watch with diamond-set platinum case and gold link bracelet, Cartier, Paris, ca. 1936. Narrow rectangular watch with gold link bracelet set with baguette-cut diamonds around the face. Bracelet has patented 'boucle déployante' (opening buckle). The museum record gives material recorded as gold, platinum, diamonds; me…

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Watch, James Vautrollier, ca. 1620–25

ca. 1620–25

Watch made by Movement by James Vautrollier (recorded working 1622–41; Clockmakers' Company 1632), dated ca. 1620–25, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Case: silver, partly gilded, and gilded brass; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued. Recorded dimensions: Diam. 1-1/8 in. (2.9 cm).

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Watch, Jan Bernardus Vrythoff, France, 1640-1660

1640-1660

Gold watch. The case is enamelled in polychrome on the back with figures who can reasonably be identified as Mars wearing a breastplate. Venus, and Cupid who holds Mars's helment. On the front two cupids and a female figure, presumably Venus, holding an arrow directed towards a heart. Around the side of the case are…

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Watch, Japan, 1980-1982

1980-1982

Toy wristwatch for a child, made from various plastics. The strap is of blue polyethylene, or polypropylene, laminated with the same colour material in white, fastening with a polyethylene buckle. The face is of gold polystyrene and white polyethylene, with a transparent polyester cover. Upon the face is an image of…

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Watch, Köberle, Wilhelm, Eichstätt, ca. 1700

ca. 1700

Chiming, alarm and quarter-repeating coach watch in gilt-brass cases by Wilhelm Köberle; Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany, ca. 1700. Clock-watch in cases of gilt brass, piercd and engraved, with alarm and repeating mechanism. Inscribed at a later date with a chronogram: ANSELMO II. ABBATI. IVRIS. RVBRI. PARTHENONIS. ASSE…

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Watch, London, 2nd half 18th century

2nd half 18th century

Pierced silver case engraved with foliage and trophies of arms and musical instruments. There are two loose outer caes, also of silver, ornamented with similar work, the outermost being also partly covered with shagreen pique. The movement has a verge escapement and mechanism for striking and repeating hours and qua…

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Watch, London, ca. 1700

ca. 1700

Watch with two cases. Object TypeThe watch movement has a verge escapement and a chain-driven fusee to regulate the power of the mainspring. The face has a differential dial: the single hand indicates the minutes around the circumference of the dial and shows the hours on the small central disc, which revolves so th…

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Watch, Paris, ca. 1930

ca. 1930

Watch in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number M.170-2007), made in Paris, dated ca. 1930. The museum's brief description reads: Jewelled watch hanging on a braided silk cord from a matching brooch, Lacloche Frères, Paris, 1920s. Museum description: Square watch hanging on a braided silk cord from a…

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Watch, Paris, Switzerland, ca. 1927

ca. 1927

Watch in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number M.66-2014), made in Paris, Switzerland, dated ca. 1927. The museum's brief description reads: Gold, ivory, enamel pendent watch with ribbon fob, made by Verger Frères for Lacloche Frères, Paris, ca. 1927. Museum description: Slim watch with ivory case in…

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Watch, Pierre Vernede, ca. 1650

ca. 1650

Watch made by Pierre Vernede (active Agen, ca. 1630–40), dated ca. 1650, from French, Agen. The museum records its materials as: Case: rock crystal and enameled gold mounts; Dial: gold, champlevé enamel, and painted enamel; Movement: gilded brass and partly blued steel. Recorded dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 × 1 1/16 ×…

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Watch, pocket, 1816

1816

Watch, pocket is held by Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading (Europe), dated 1816. Description supplied by the holding institution: This silver pocket watch with a white enamel face and black Roman numerals was made by Fisher of London in 1816. It has two dials, one for hours and minutes and one for…

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Watch, Ray, Rex, France, 1999

1999

A round, silver wristwatch with a design related to David Bowie's album Hours, with a black rubber wrist strap with buckle. The watch face has no numbers, and is predominately silver with silver hours and minutes hands and an orange seconds hand. It is printed with various text and illustrations, including barcode-l…

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Watch, Richard Barnes, Worcester, 1615-1620

1615-1620

Case: oval gilt-brass and silver case with hinged lid and integral back. An applied silver band is engraved with foliate scrolls and reclining nude figures. The silver back is engraved with a depiction of Nebuchadnezzar Worshipping the Golden Idol above a label inscribed 'Daniel Capt'. Below the label is an area of…

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Watch, Robert Grinkin, ca. 1640–50

ca. 1640–50

Watch made by Robert Grinkin (British, born after 1605, Clockmakers' Comapny 1632, died 1661), dated ca. 1640–50, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Case: silver; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued. Recorded dimensions: Overall: 1 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (3.8 × 3.2 cm).

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Watch, Robert Smith, ca. 1650

ca. 1650

Watch made by Robert Smith (British, working 1630, Clockmakers' Company 1640, master 1650, died 1654), dated ca. 1650, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Case and dial: silver and gilded brass; Movement: gilded brass, steel, partly blued, and silver. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (…

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Watch, silver-plated

c. 1798 - c. 1809

Silver-plated copper repeating watch with an enamelled dial. With plain copper exterior. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12839; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); technique silvering; measurements diameter 4.5 cm x height 6.3 cm x width 4.5 cm x depth 2 cm.

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Watch, Simon Hackett, ca. 1632–40

ca. 1632–40

Watch, Simon Hackett, ca. 1632–40 is an object recorded by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, dated ca. 1632–40. The museum record gives material recorded as Case: enamel, glass, gold, and gilded brass; Movement: gilded brass and steel, partly blued; measurements Diameter: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); maker recorded: Simon Hack…

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Watch, Truitte et Mourier, Geneva, ca.1760

ca.1760

This object is a watch recorded under the museum object name Watch. In terms of its visual design and inscriptions, the piece is an enamelled gold watch that carries the inscription signed "Truitte et Mourier". The design documentation notes this signature as the inscription recorded on the object. The recorded tec…

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Watch, Van Ceulen, Oosterwyk, Amsterdam, early 18th century

early 18th century

Silver watch, signed 'A Osterwyk Van Ceulen, Amsterdam', with a casemaker's mark 'PI', Holland, early 18th century. Silver watch, signed 'A Osterwyk Van Ceulen, Amsterdam', with a casemaker's mark 'PI'. The museum record gives measurements Height 6.4 cm; Width 5.1 cm; Depth 3.4 cm; place associated: Amsterdam; maker…

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Watch, W.A., 1571

1571

Watch made by W.A., dated 1571, from Flemish, Antwerp or possibly Ghent. The museum records its materials as: Case and dial: gilded brass; Movement: gilded brass and polished steel. Recorded dimensions: Overall: 1 7/8 × 1 1/4 × 7/8 in. (4.8 × 3.2 × 2.2 cm); Height of back plate: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm).

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Watch, watch chain, clock, pocket watch

Watch, watch chain, clock, pocket watch is held by Norrbottens Museum. Museum description: 1; white; copper; see description. The museum record gives material recorded as blonde lace; handmade; industrially manufactured; metal; glass; measurements width 1 cm; diameter 3.6 cm.

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Watch, Williamson, 1970

1970

Watch, Williamson, British, 1970. Watch, labelled 'LO Party', on black leather attachment. The museum record gives material recorded as metal, leather; maker recorded: Williamson.

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Watchcase (Boîtier de montre) (Cleveland Museum of Art 1916.348)

c. 1640

In the 1630s, the practice of painting with enamel on metal became a means for French miniature painters to achieve a more richly colored, durable product. Previously miniatures were painted with watercolor on vellum, a material made from animal skin. This case would have originally held a watch, but was later trans…