Repeater Watch

Probably Samuel Dupont

1756–62

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Repeater Watch
Maker: Probably Samuel Dupont
Date: 1756–62
Geography: Made in Paris, France
Culture: French
Medium: Gold, diamonds, glass
Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (6.4 x 4.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Judith C. Verplanck, 1944
Object Number: 44.125
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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