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On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91 to 93 mezzanine, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

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ca. 1560 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watch with a cast, pierced and chased brass case, depicting St. George and the dragon. Inscribed 'Fur Gruber' with the maker's mark 'HVG'.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast, pierced, chased and gilded brass with pewter
Brief description
Watch with a cast, gilded brass case, depicting St. George and the Dragon, inscribed 'Fur Gruber', maker's mark HVG for Hans Grüber, Germany (Nuremberg), about 1560
Physical description
Watch with a cast, pierced and chased brass case, depicting St. George and the dragon. Inscribed 'Fur Gruber' with the maker's mark 'HVG'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.8cm
  • Width: 6.6cm
  • Depth: 2.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Fur Gruber' (Inscribed.)
  • 'HVG' (Maker's mark for Hans Gruber.)
Production
Movement with alarm by Hans Grüber; pewter ring numbered 1-24 on dial is replacement.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
31-1866

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Record createdJune 3, 2005
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