Watchcase
2007 (made)
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This outer watchcase was commissioned from Martin Matthews in 2007 for a short video on the technique of case-making made for the William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery at the V&A and for the V&A's website. The case was made to fit around the inner case of a watch by Best (V&A museum number 253-1891), made in 1769-70. The film can be seen on the V&A's website among the jewellery videos in the section on Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories.
Martin Matthews is from a family of watchcase makers who made their first cases in the early 19th century. In the film he demonstrates how to spin the case using a bow lathe and how to make the joint or hinge.
Martin Matthews is from a family of watchcase makers who made their first cases in the early 19th century. In the film he demonstrates how to spin the case using a bow lathe and how to make the joint or hinge.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver spun, drawn, and soldered; fitted with a steel spring |
| Brief description | Silver, made by Martin Matthews, London marks for 2007. |
| Physical description | Silver outer watchcase made with a solid back and an open bezel to show the dial of the watch |
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| Summary | This outer watchcase was commissioned from Martin Matthews in 2007 for a short video on the technique of case-making made for the William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery at the V&A and for the V&A's website. The case was made to fit around the inner case of a watch by Best (V&A museum number 253-1891), made in 1769-70. The film can be seen on the V&A's website among the jewellery videos in the section on Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories. Martin Matthews is from a family of watchcase makers who made their first cases in the early 19th century. In the film he demonstrates how to spin the case using a bow lathe and how to make the joint or hinge. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.234-2007 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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