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Source Description
This mandolin-shaped watchcase was probably produced in Switzerland, whereas the movement is Austrian. Swiss watches at this time were known for their novel shapes.
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
25740
label
Mandolin-Shaped Watch
core
obj
dtoType
object
citationUrl
pageCount
2
Source metadata
id
25740
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Mandolin-Shaped Watch
description
This mandolin-shaped watchcase was probably produced in Switzerland, whereas the movement is Austrian. Swiss watches at this time were known for their novel shapes.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1830-1835
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Timepieces, Clocks & Watches
watches
cases
imageCount
2
pageCount
2
source
import
dimensionsRaw
2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Signature] Franz Schmit in Gratz
med
gold, enamel
creator_ids
8294
6290
collection_ids
EAN
exhibition_ids
2054
2513
2704
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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35ee01cd748aa9ae
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no
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no
seq
2
type
photo
mediaId
38312a6672628597
hasOcr
no
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no