Watch
ca. 1560 (made)
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Watch with a cast, pierced and chased brass case, depicting St. George and the dragon. Inscribed 'Fur Gruber' with the maker's mark 'HVG'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast, pierced, chased and gilded brass with pewter |
| Brief description | Watch with a cast, gilded brass case, depicting St. George and the Dragon, inscribed 'Fur Gruber', maker's mark HVG for Hans Grüber, Germany (Nuremberg), about 1560 |
| Physical description | Watch with a cast, pierced and chased brass case, depicting St. George and the dragon. Inscribed 'Fur Gruber' with the maker's mark 'HVG'. |
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| Production | Movement with alarm by Hans Grüber; pewter ring numbered 1-24 on dial is replacement. |
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| Accession number | 31-1866 |
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| Record created | June 3, 2005 |
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