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Pocket watch and match case
French (Paris)
about 1900
Object Place: Europe, Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Gold, enamel, mine-cut diamond, platinum chain
Dimensions
3.5 x 4.3 cm (1 3/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Rowland Burdon-Muller
Accession Number1988.210
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Timepieces
DescriptionGold watch with blue enamel guilloché ground on back and around face. Band of white enamel on front and back. Diamond and chips in center of back. Silver and pearl chain, chamois case. Gold match case with two-toned with two-toned striped decoration and applied monogram HMP.
Marks
CARTIER / PARIS on watch face. Match safe: "3020" (scratched on inner lip); ovoid mark, probably French. Chain has diamond-shaped mark, also French.