Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Watch, Pocket |
Catalog Number |
83.82.288 |
Collection |
Watch |
Date |
c. 1580 |
Description |
Stackfreed movement with modifications made in later centuries. Spring driven, open spring, brass train wheels, brass balance wheel, octagonal brass plates, square brass pillars, engraved potance. Many 18th century replacements, including screws and balance wheel. Gilt brass elongated octagonal case. Engraved silver dial uses Roman numerals. One iron tulip hand, which is likely a late 17th century replacement. Jacob Von Kress born Aug. 1562. See Sotheby's Masterpieces from the Time Museum, Part Four, Vol. 1, lot 507 |
Maker |
Jacob Von Kress (attribution) |
Material |
brass, gold, silver |
Place of Origin |
Augsburg, Germany |
Notes |
Accessioned |