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ca. 1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watch of gilded copper alloy, the case enamelled and set with pastes in silver. The movement is signed 'Lesser A Paris'.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Case of gilded copper alloy, enamelled, with paste (glass) set in silver
Brief description
Watch of gilded copper alloy, the case enamelled and set with pastes in silver, movement signed 'Lesser A Paris', made in Paris, ca. 1790
Physical description
Watch of gilded copper alloy, the case enamelled and set with pastes in silver. The movement is signed 'Lesser A Paris'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.1cm
  • Width: 4.9cm
  • Depth: 2.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Lesser A Paris' (Maker's signature on movement)
Collection
Accession number
181-1864

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Record createdJune 10, 2005
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