Watch

Watchmaker: A.R.

possibly 16th century

Not on view

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Title: Watch
Maker: Watchmaker: A.R.
Date: possibly 16th century
Culture: French
Medium: Rock crystal, silver, gilt
Dimensions: 2 x 1-1/4 in. (5.1 x 3.2 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.1580
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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