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Cast of Inner Case of Watch: M.6-1981

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Cast of Inner Case of Watch

Maker(s)

Founder: Heckel, Christopher (Probably)
Watchmaker: Martineau, Joseph (After)

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Description

Plaster cast taken from the back of the silver inner case of a chaise watch by J. Martineau Senr. Circular. In the middle the scrolled cartouche decorated with swags of flowers, enclosing a classical ruin in a landscape.

Legal notes

Bought with the Jones Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 14.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1981) by Gilman, Michael

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
Circa 1740 - 1760

Note

The watch's top plate bears the name of Joseph Martineau Senior, no. 1849; the silver inner case has London hallmarks for 1745-6; and the chasing of the inner case was signed 'C.H.', hence the attribution of this plaster cast to Heckel.

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gilt

Materials used in production

Plaster

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Plaster, cast, traces of gilding

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.6-1981
Primary reference Number: 29414
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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