Repeater watch and key

Watchmaker: Bartholomew Newsam British

ca. 1565 and 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Repeater watch and key
Maker: Watchmaker: Bartholomew Newsam (British, recorded 1565, died 1587)
Date: ca. 1565 and 19th century
Culture: British
Medium: Gilt metal, silver
Dimensions: Diameter: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.1511a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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