Watch with a Chased Scene of the Wedding at Cana

John Smith of Chichester, c. 1783 - c. 1785

Rond zakhorloge met gegraveerde en geciseleerde gouden kast en gedreven gouden overkast. De laatste versierd met de voorstelling van de bruiloft te Kana.

  • Artwork typejewellery, pocket watch
  • Object numberBK-NM-12514
  • Dimensionsdiameter 5.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsgoud

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    Watch with a Chased Scene of the Wedding at Cana

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-12514

  • Description

    Rond zakhorloge met gegraveerde en geciseleerde gouden kast en gedreven gouden overkast. De laatste versierd met de voorstelling van de bruiloft te Kana.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • maker's mark: ‘HLP’
    • inscription: ‘N.S. 1783’
    • signature: ‘Jos Smith London’
    • town mark: ‘Amsterdam’

Creation

  • Creation

    • clockmaker: John Smith of Chichester, London
    • jeweler: Henri la Pierre, Amsterdam
    • jeweler: Nicolaas Siedenburg, Amsterdam

  • Dating

    c. 1783 - c. 1785

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    goud

  • Dimensions

    diameter 5.5 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    E.J.C. Verloren van Themaat-de Pesters Bequest, Utrecht

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1919

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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  • Watch with a Chased Scene of the Wedding at Cana
  • Watch with a Chased Scene of the Wedding at Cana
  • Watch with a Chased Scene of the Wedding at Cana
  • Watch with a Chased Scene of the Wedding at Cana
  • Watch with a Chased Scene of the Wedding at Cana