Watch with Chain and Pendant Key

ca. 1820 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm) Citation Source image

On the back of the watch is a pierced plaque with diamonds set in the design of a basket and floral spray. The front of the case is engraved and enameled with scenes of doves and animals in a landscape. The winding key is painted with a fancy portrait of a young girl.

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6287
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Henry Story, London [probably the importer- piece is inscribed: Story, London]; Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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