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Watch and Pair Case

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved pinchbeck watch and pair case, with Turkish numerals, signed 'Geo. Prior, London, 19286'. The decoration on the pair case depicts Diogenes and Alexander and is probably Turkish, made for the Turkish market


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Watch
  • Pair Case
Materials and techniques
Engraved pinchbeck
Brief description
Engraved pinchbeck watch and pair case, with Turkish numerals, signed 'Geo. Prior, London, 19286'. The decoration on the pair case depicts Diogenes and Alexander and is probably Turkish, made for the Turkish market
Physical description
Engraved pinchbeck watch and pair case, with Turkish numerals, signed 'Geo. Prior, London, 19286'. The decoration on the pair case depicts Diogenes and Alexander and is probably Turkish, made for the Turkish market
Marks and inscriptions
signed 'Geo. Prior, London, 19286' (Maker's signature)
Credit line
Given by Evan Roberts
Collection
Accession number
M.178&A-1915

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Record createdJuly 18, 2005
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