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Watch of rock crystal in the shape of a cross

Also known as: Horloge van bergkristal in de vorm van een kruis

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Watch of rock crystal in the shape of a cross is held by Rijksmuseum (Netherlands). Description supplied by the holding institution: Watch of rock crystal in the shape of a cross.

On the silver dial a depiction of Christ is engraved. On the arms of the cross rests an engraved copper plate. The collection record gives measurements height 2.7 cm; length 7.7 cm; format: silver (metal); copper (metal). Published through Europeana; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Dimensions
height 2.7 cm; length 7.7 cm

Technical characteristics

Format recorded
silver (metal); copper (metal)

Identification

Europeana id
/739/europeana_fashion_BK_15061
Museum object name
Horloge van bergkristal in de vorm van een kruis
Holding institution
Rijksmuseum

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

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