Watch

Watchmaker: Firm of Markham, Marwick et Marko

early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Watch
Maker: Watchmaker: Firm of Markham, Marwick et Marko
Date: early 19th century
Culture: British, London
Medium: Silver, horn
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
Object Number: 83.1.78a–c
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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