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Mystery watch — Various Makers

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Written by: Ayşe AksoyCataloguer · Watches
Watches · Catalogue no. 239940
Various Makers

Mystery watch

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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Mystery watch, circa 1889. Brand 'A. S. & F.' (Armand Schwob et frère, Paris). A morning glory engraved in the front and back dust cover by using the tapisserie technique. Made in Switzerland. Patented in 8 countries. Musée d'Horlogerie of Le Locle, Switzerland.

Artist / MakerVarious Makers
DateUnknown date
Culture / OriginPocket watches
Dimensions2778×4014 px (digital)
Departmentwatches
TypeManuscript painting
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Image & data: Wikimedia Commons · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jonathan Wachsmann, Pieces of Time, London..

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