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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.

Watch

1790-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

enamelled gold watch, signed 'Lechet A Paris'


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Watch
  • Watch Glass
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold
Brief description
enamelled gold case, movement signed 'Lechet A Paris', no. 1647; pierced decoration of watchcock spells 'LECHET'; probably Switzerland, 1790-1800
Physical description
enamelled gold watch, signed 'Lechet A Paris'
Marks and inscriptions
signed 'Lechet A Paris' (Maker's signature)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey
Production
Movement no. 1647
Collection
Accession number
M.194-1919

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Record createdJune 16, 2005
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