Grande-sonnerie quarter repeating watch, believed to have been made to fit into the end of a walking cane head. At a later date, possibly as early as 1842, the watch was rehoused in a gold basket.
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Title of artwork, date
Quarter repeating watch, 1756–1757
Date supported
1996
Medium and material
Gold, enamel, brass & steel
Dimensions
6 x 5 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
90000
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