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

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Wristwatch

ca. 1963 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bought from Boucheron, London, by Bettine, Lady Abingdon, in October 1963. The wristwatch proved an enduring object of fashion for both sexes. It became a pre-eminent item of male jewellery.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Watch
  • Case
Materials and techniques
Gold and leather
Brief description
Wristwatch with gold case and leather strap, Boucheron, Paris, about 1963.
Physical description
Gold square case, front and sides incised with a grid pattern. leather strap
Dimensions
  • Length: 2.5cm
  • Width: 1.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Engraved BOUCHERON MADE IN FRANCE BT 1203.255
  • Incuse mark showing that object was intended for export
Credit line
The Bettine, Lady Abingdon Collection, bequeathed by Mrs T. R. P. Hole
Object history
Bought from Boucheron, London, by Bettine, Lady Abingdon, in October 1963
Summary
Bought from Boucheron, London, by Bettine, Lady Abingdon, in October 1963. The wristwatch proved an enduring object of fashion for both sexes. It became a pre-eminent item of male jewellery.
Collection
Accession number
M.158&A-1987

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Record createdApril 29, 2008
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