Watch in the form of a butterfly

Swiss

ca. 1840–50

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 554

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Title: Watch in the form of a butterfly
Date: ca. 1840–50
Culture: Swiss
Medium: Case of gold, enamel, and pearls
Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (6.7 x 3.2 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Bequest of Laura Frances Hearn, 1917
Object Number: 17.101.84
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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