Watch and pair case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1690-1700
This object is a chased silver watch and pair case created in London between 1690 and 1700. The movement was crafted by John Bushman, while the case was produced by the watchcase maker John Willoughby. The watch bears the movement signature 'Bushman, London.' and features the casemaker's mark 'IW', associated with Willoughby.
Crafted from silver using chasing techniques, the circular case incorporates an attached suspension loop and hinge at the top. The front surface is embellished with detailed chased foliate scrollwork and ornamental motifs surrounding central apertures, presenting a silvery finish with layered decorative elements.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Historical context
The watch was formerly part of the Shoppee Collection before entering the museum's collection.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Chased silver
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Bushman, John; Willoughby, John
- Place recorded
- London
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Watch and pair case
- Museum object number
- 555&A-1901
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.