Watch

Watchmaker: William Ilbery

early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Watch
Maker: Watchmaker: William Ilbery (1780–1839)
Date: early 19th century
Culture: British, London
Medium: Gold, enamel, pearl, diamonds
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: The Moses Lazarus Collection, Gift of Josephine and Sarah Lazarus, in memory of their father, 1888-95
Object Number: 90.22.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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