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Watch by G. Gamot Enameler: Case possibly enameled by Robert Vauquer, School of Blois, French, Paris, ca. 1640, and later

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

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). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1623; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Physical characteristics

Medium
Gold, enameled
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Materials museum
Gold, enameled
Dimensions museum
Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

Identification

Culture
French, Paris
Date recorded
ca. 1640, and later
Maker recorded
Watchmaker: G. Gamot (French, ca. 1646) Enameler: Case possibly enameled by Robert Vauquer, School of Blois (French, Blois 1625–1670 Chambon, near Blois)
Museum department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum object name
Watch
Holding institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum object number
17.190.1623

Catalogue references

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

Research required

  • Research required: this record describes a single museum object; confirm the wider type, maker attribution and specifications against horological references.
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