Watch

French, Paris

19th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 554

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Title: Watch
Date: 19th century
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Gold, enamel, pearls
Dimensions: 2 5/8 × 1 in. (6.7 × 2.5 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
Object Number: 89.2.73
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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