Mechanical watch
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Mechanical watch

TitleMechanical watch
Dateca. 1810–20 19th century
MediumGold, enamel, diamonds
ClassificationHorology
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Mechanical watch” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 1810–20. It is executed in gold, enamel, diamonds and classified as horology. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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