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Pocket watch. Classicism. England

Unknown18th century

Lithuanian National Museum of Art

Lithuanian National Museum of Art
Vilnius, Lietuva

This is a pocket watch featuring a white and yellow metal body with a tab and a silver chain attached. The white enamel clock face with hour markings in Roman numerals (I-XII) and minute sections is covered with glass. Near the 12 o’clock position is the caption: “TOBIAS  LONDON” and beneath it, the numbers: “39922”. Near the 6 o’clock position is the second dial. The hour and minute hands are decorated with openwork, while the second hand is smooth and straight. The dial can be covered with a lid, the exterior of which is decorated with a coloured enamel picture depicting a woman standing. The picture is framed with floral ornaments made using the Cloisonné enamel technique and engraving.

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  • Title: Pocket watch. Classicism. England
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: 18th century
  • Provenance: Lithuanian Art Museum
  • Type: Watch
  • External Link: Lithuanian Art Museum
  • Medium: Metal, enamel, glass, mother of pearl
Lithuanian National Museum of Art

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