Watch with wandering hour dial

Dubious Watchmaker: Thomas Tompion British

19th or 20th century, in the style of 16th–early 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Watch with wandering hour dial
Maker: Dubious Watchmaker: Thomas Tompion (British, 1639–1713)
Date: 19th or 20th century, in the style of 16th–early 17th century
Culture: British, London
Medium: Silver, gilt metal
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.1490a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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