Watch

Watchmaker: J.C. Scherer

Case maker: Leton

late 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Watch
Maker: Watchmaker: J.C. Scherer
Maker: Case maker: Leton
Date: late 18th century
Culture: Swiss, Geneva
Medium: Copper gilt, enamel
Dimensions: Diam. 1-3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Bequest of Laura Frances Hearn, 1917
Object Number: 17.101.40
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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