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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

Watch

1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The dial is of silver with 'champlevé' and 'basse taille' enamel, with dials for the date, the days of the week, and the hours. Large and small apertures show the age and phase of the moon. The case is of gilded and engraved brass.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved and gilt brass; silver with champlevé and basse taille enamel
Brief description
Gilded and engraved clock-watch, silver dial with champlevé and 'basse taille' enamel, the case gilded and engraved brass, made in Augsburg, Germany, about 1600
Physical description
The dial is of silver with 'champlevé' and 'basse taille' enamel, with dials for the date, the days of the week, and the hours. Large and small apertures show the age and phase of the moon. The case is of gilded and engraved brass.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.1cm
  • Width: 6.3cm
  • Depth: 3.6cm
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
Johannes Buz (1) Signature)
Collection
Accession number
3236-1856

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Record createdFebruary 21, 2002
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