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The Encyclopedia of Horology

Pocket watch · Paris

Pair case watch

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The bezels of the agate case are adorned with floral enamel in relief. The case itself is protected by a leather outer case decorated with a gold pinwork floral pattern.

Technical facts

Inventory number
MIH I-487
Object type
Pocket watch
Place of production
Paris
Dating
1650
Materials and techniques (catalogue wording)
or, agate, cuir clouté d'or
Dimensions (catalogue)
dimensions min/max: 21 x 25 mm
Inscriptions (catalogue)
Gedeon de Combes (Mouvement)

Historical significance

  • The bezels of the agate case are adorned with floral enamel in relief. The case itself is protected by a leather outer case decorated with a gold pinwork floral pattern.
  • The dial has a white enamel chapter ring, an engine-turned centre covered with red translucent enamel, and a steel hand.
  • The (incomplete) movement comprises a verge escapement and a worm for setting up.

Photographs

Pair case watch (MIH I-487)
Pair case watch (MIH I-487) — Musée international d'horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Museum collection photograph, rights review pending. MIH collection record
Pair case watch (MIH I-487)
Pair case watch (MIH I-487) — Musée international d'horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Museum collection photograph, rights review pending. MIH collection record

Photographs are illustrative examples of the type, not necessarily the exact object described. Verify details against the source file page.

Sources & references

  1. Musée international d'horlogerie, online collection record, inv. I-487: https://collection.mih.ch/fr/collection/item/36392/

Where sources disagree, the disagreement is stated rather than resolved silently.