Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Watch, Pocket |
Catalog Number |
95.41.1 |
Collection |
Watch |
Date |
c. 1825 |
Description |
C 1825 Bras En L'air Fusee 23 lignes, 52 mm, full plate, gilt, key wind, key set, open face case, Tompion Regulator Coin Hallmark #5534 Literally translated to "arms in the air," a large number of Bras En L'air watches were made during the first half of the 19th century. The arms of the centurion figure are raised to indicate the time when the pendant is pressed. The head turns from side to side with the motion of the balance wheel. |
Maker |
unknown |
Place of Origin |
Unknown, Switzerland |
Notes |
Accessioned 35060 8 slides in slide cabinet 1 Updated by Cara M. Lower 8/12/14 |