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Watch: PW.96-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gilt brass engraved consular case

CASE: Well-worn gilt brass consular case with bezel and back engraved and chased, with a deisgn of foliage and flowers against a line background. Was previously enamelled. Inside stamped in centre with what may be a leopard's head, and scratch mark '2532'. Pendant slot, 2/3 in body and 1/3 in bezel.

Notes

History note: Unknown before S.G. Perceval (1838-1922)

Legal notes

Spencer George Perceval Bequest, 1922

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 47 mm
Height: 52.75 mm
Thickness: 16.5 mm
Width: 46.75 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1790

Materials used in production

Gilt brass

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Chasing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PW.96-1923
Primary reference Number: 207530
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 7 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 28 March 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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