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Watch

late 18th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Watch
  • Maker: Watchmaker: Firm of De Roches Brothers (ca. 1720–1775)
  • Maker: Leton
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Culture: Swiss, Geneva
  • Medium: Gilt bronze, enamel, rhinestones
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
  • Classification: Horology
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Laura Frances Hearn, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.101.42
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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