Watch in a painted enamel case by Paul Roumieu
- Made:
- 1650
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Watch by Paul Roumieu c.1650, in a painted enamel case of probable later date. The round enamel case is painted in the style of Boucher with a scene of Mars and Venus on the back, and has edges in blue with panels of architectural scenes. On the inside of the case is a harbour scene, also painted on enamel. The dial is of plain white enamel with Roman numerals and a quarter-hour track. Steel hand with a long tail. Movement with train of three wheels, worm-and-wheel set up, pierced balance cock with oval shaped foot, and fusee with gut line. Signed 'P. Roumieu, Rouen' on backplate.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 31
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3107
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), enamel, steel (metal) and gold plated (gilded)
- type:
- watch and verge movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
