Watch (Pocket watch)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    Glaesner A. Lyon (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Lyon, France, Europe

  • Date:

    1775-1795

  • Materials:

    Gold; Enamel on copper; Glass; Brass

  • Museum Object Number:

    1958.3087


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1958.3087

Object Name

Watch (Pocket watch)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Glaesner A. Lyon (Maker)

Place of Origin

Lyon, France, Europe

Origin Notes

As per previous cataloguer: Origin refers to movement.

Date

1775-1795

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Signature; Movement; "Glaesner A Lyon N\o 742" engraved
2. Signature; Dial; "GLAESNER A. LYON" engraved
3. Inscription; Case, interior; "1311" incised
4. Inscription; Case, interior; "\MC&/" incised
5. Inscription; Case, interior; "20" incised
6. Inscription; Case, interior; "K" incised

Materials

Gold; Enamel on copper; Glass; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

1.5 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.81 (Diam)

Object Description

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