Lever Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Mid 19th century
This object is a mid-19th-century gold lever watch originating from England. The watch features a circular case with a diameter of 4.9 cm (1 15/16 inches) and is equipped with a decorative pendant and suspension bow at the top for attachment.
The gold dial is designed with Roman numerals arranged around the chapter ring to indicate the hours. The central area of the dial features intricate decorative patterning surrounded by engraved or engine-turned detailing, flanked by two hands originating from the center. The surrounding gold bezel and outer rim of the case are adorned with detailed textured reliefs and decorative scrollwork patterns.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
The watch entered the collection as a gift from Mrs. E. R. Fitzwilliam.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- England
- Place recorded
- England
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Art Institute of Chicago collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Lever Watch
- Museum object number
- 1917.358a
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.