Cast of Inner Case of Watch
Founder:
Heckel, Christopher
(Probably)
Watchmaker:
Martineau, Joseph
(After)
Plaster cast taken from the back of the silver inner case of a chaise watch by J. Martineau Senr. Circular. In the middle the scrolled cartouche decorated with swags of flowers, enclosing a classical ruin in a landscape.
Bought with the Jones Fund
Diameter: 14.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1981) by Gilman, Michael
18th Century, Mid
George II
Circa
1740
-
1760
The watch's top plate bears the name of Joseph Martineau Senior, no. 1849; the silver inner case has London hallmarks for 1745-6; and the chasing of the inner case was signed 'C.H.', hence the attribution of this plaster cast to Heckel.
Decoration composed of gilt
Casting (process) : Plaster, cast, traces of gilding
Accession number: M.6-1981
Primary reference Number: 29414
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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