Watch: M.6-1947

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Watch
Watch case

Categories

Watches

Description

Enamelled watch case back.

CASE BACK: Unused polychrome enamelled watch case back. Back of watch case, copper base with counter enamel, holes for pendant, case opening and spring rivet. Back with polychrome enamel, painted with a subject taken from the painting "The Governess" by J. B. S. Chardin 1739.
The spring hole has been blocked up and some attempt has been made to colour it to blend in with the picture

Notes

History note: Bought by the Friends from S. Wyburg, London

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Depth: 13 mm
Diameter: 46 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1947) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1750

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.6-1947
Primary reference Number: 201811
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 28 March 2018

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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