Watch with revolving portraits

Watchmaker: Denis Miroglio (or Miroli) Swiss

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Watch with revolving portraits
Maker: Watchmaker: Denis Miroglio (or Miroli) (1682–before 1748)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Swiss, Geneva
Medium: Silver, niello, enamel
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
Object Number: 83.1.74
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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