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Watch by Julien Le Roy, French, Paris, 18th century

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

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; 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, enamel, copper
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Materials museum
Gold, enamel, copper
Dimensions museum
Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

Identification

Culture
French, Paris
Date recorded
18th century
Maker recorded
Watchmaker: Julien Le Roy (French, Tours 1686–1759 Paris)
Museum department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum object name
Watch
Holding institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum object number
89.2.70

Catalogue references

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Research required

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