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Cruciform watch in silver, embossed and gilt

by John
February 1, 2018

Cruciform watch in silver, embossed and gilt, brass movement; France, c. 1630; dia. 2½” (6.35 cm.). The earliest watches were probably drumshaped; later, cases were… Read More »Cruciform watch in silver, embossed and gilt

Watch movement of iron with gilt metal case

by John
January 26, 2018

Watch movement of iron with gilt metal case; Germany, c. 1550; dia. 2” (5.08 cm.). The earliest watch movements were iron and somewhat roughly finished;… Read More »Watch movement of iron with gilt metal case