Pocket watch with key on a chain, clockwork – second half of the 16th century; the case and dial

Pocket watch with key on a chain, clockwork – second half of the 16th century; the case and dial - second half the 17th century

Pocket watch with key on a chain, clockwork – second half of the 16th century; the case and dial - second half the 17th century

Object type

Pocket watch with key on a chain

Place of origin

clockwork – Switzerland, Geneva (?); the case and dial – Turkey, Istanbul,

Date

clockwork – second half of the 16th century; the case and dial - second half the 17th century

Materials

Non-precious metal, gold, silver, pearls

Technique

Casting, embossing, engraving, enamel

Dimensions

Total length: 5,5 cm; width: 4,0 cm

Publications

The Art of the Sublime Porte. Catalogue of the exhibition. Moscow, 2008

Museum number

МЗ-4120