Maker: Unknown
Enamelled watch case back.
CASE BACK: Unused polychrome enamelled watch case back. Back of watch case, copper base with counter enamel, holes for pendant, case opening and spring rivet. Back with polychrome enamel, painted with a subject taken from the painting "The Governess" by J. B. S. Chardin 1739.
The spring hole has been blocked up and some attempt has been made to colour it to blend in with the picture
History note: Bought by the Friends from S. Wyburg, London
Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Depth: 13 mm
Diameter: 46 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1947) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1750
Accession number: M.6-1947
Primary reference Number: 201811
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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