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Watch

MediumMixed media

DimensionsWatch by itself: 1 × 1 5/8 in. (2.5 × 4.2 cm)
Watch with outer casing and chain: 1 3/16 × 2 3/4 in. (3 × 7 cm)

ClassificationsMeasuring Devices

Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg

Object number1938.67.16

DescriptionPendant watch, in shape of a strawberry.

A tulip-shaped case, top is red w/ green and gold leaves and a gold stem. Body is formed of two petals in pink-streaked white. Gold chains hang from sides and meet in a ring. Border between top and petals is a thin gold band, set with tiny pearls. Petals open to a reveal a watch set into the top, with a white porcelain face and black painted Roman numberals, spot for winding key over "IIII". Petals are bisected by gold plates, from each of which project springs which are visible when petals are closed through a star-shaped cutout.

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