Bracelet watch by Broillal
- Made:
- 1795-1805 in Switzerland
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Bracelet watch by Broillal, Switzerland c.1780. Visible brilliant-set escapement beside a white enamel dial, within a bezel set with pearls. Striking on a small bell. Gold rectangular case. One edge has a lever engraved 'faites sonner' (ring) and the other side sonne/non sonne (strike/silent). On the back is a sliding cover engraved 'Tournez les aiguilles. Remontre a gauche' . The case of the watch clips onto two fastenings secured to a ribbon which can be tied around the wrist, making this an early form of wristwatch.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 1187
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-4097
- Materials:
- gold (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), enamel, pearls and diamonds
- Measurements:
-
overall: 12 mm x 33 mm x 310 mm,
case: 33 mm x 23 mm x 12 mm,
- type:
- bracelet watch
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
