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Watch

Watchmaker: Abraham Cailliatte
Enameler Enameled case probably by Jean-Pierre Huaud, known as the younger Huaud Swiss
ca. 1660
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Watch
  • Maker: Watchmaker: Abraham Cailliatte (1642–1710)
  • Enameler: Enameled case probably by Jean-Pierre Huaud, known as the younger Huaud (Swiss, 1655–1723)
  • Date: ca. 1660
  • Culture: Swiss, Geneva
  • Medium: Enamel on gold, gilded brass, silver, blued steel
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/8 × 1 1/4 × 5/8 in. (4.1 × 3.2 × 1.6 cm)
  • Classification: Horology
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.1013a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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