50 watch-cocks, (little circular engraved guards on backs of 18th Century watches) in gilt brass, engraved and mostly pierced. This collection was donated by Mr Rotch who presented over 130 works of art to the V&A, British Museum, Ashmolean and York City Art Gallery through the Art Fund between 1922 and 1960. Mr Rotch was an active member of the Art Fund.
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Title of artwork, date
Collection of Watch-Cocks, 1700–1825
Date supported
1932
Medium and material
Gilt brass
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