Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2009

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David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2008–June 2009


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Lily pad watch enhancer

1890–1900
Designed by Riker Brothers
Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 3.3 x 0.6 cm (1 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Gold and enamel

Classification: Jewelry / Adornment

Culture: American

Accession number: 2008.1051

Description: This watch enhancer is similar to many small gold and plique a jour enamel ornaments made by Riker Brothers (Newark, NJ). It is in the Art Nouveau style. There is some enamel loss in the left corner.

Provenance/Ownership History: Gift of Joe Sataloff to Jody Sataloff, 2007; Gift of Jody Sataloff to the MFA, October 22, 2008.

Gift of Jody Sataloff