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Quarter repeating watch

Thomas Mudge, 1756–1757

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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