Cast of the Inner Case of a Chaise Watch
Founder: Heckel, Christopher (Probably)
Plaster cast with a design in relief. Circular. In the middle is an asymmetrical scrolled cartouche, enclosing a scene incorporating a trophy of arms in the foreground, and military buildings in the background
Bought with the Jones Fund
Diameter: 14.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1981) by Gilman, Michael
18th Century, Mid
George II
Circa
1740
-
1760
Signed 'CH'. Probably for Christopher Heckel.
The design of this plaster suggests that the original silver chaise watch case, which has not been traced, was made for the Turkish market. The initials 'C H' stand for Christopher Heckel who was active as a chaser of silver (and possibly of gold) in London between the 1740s and the late 1770s.
Casting (process) : Plaster, cast
Accession number: M.7-1981
Primary reference Number: 29415
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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