Nécessaire and watch

Watch possibly by J. Orpion

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Nécessaire and watch
Maker: Watch possibly by J. Orpion
Date: 19th century
Culture: British, London
Medium: Gold, agate, enamel, rose diamonds
Dimensions: 5 3/8 × 5 1/2 × 4 5/8 in. (13.7 × 14 × 11.7 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Credit Line: Gift of Admiral F. R. Harris, in memory of his wife, Dena Sperry Harris, 1946
Object Number: 46.147.1a–o
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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