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Source Description
Purple glass, like that in this watch, was popular in the 17th century because it resembled the semiprecious stone amethyst, which was believed to have protective qualities.
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Document identity
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20201
label
Watch in Purple Glass Case
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obj
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Source metadata
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20201
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object
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normalized
title
Watch in Purple Glass Case
description
Purple glass, like that in this watch, was popular in the 17th century because it resembled the semiprecious stone amethyst, which was believed to have protective qualities.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
ca. 1650-1660 (Baroque)
citationUrl
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CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Timepieces, Clocks & Watches
watches
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2
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2
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
3.8
height
2.2
dimensionsRaw
Diam: 1 1/2 × D: 7/8 in. (3.8 × 2.2 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Signature] Abraham Cailliatte
med
gilded brass and purple glass case; copper and enamel dial; partially gilded brass and steel movement
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6290
15353
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BAR
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none
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1
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photo
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c3dfd491e3e1dd81
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no
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2
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photo
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