Enamelled Watch and Pair Case

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  • Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case, England

    Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case, England, 1625-1650. Museum no. 446-1884

    Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case (Closed)
    England
    1625-1650
    Museum no. 446-1884

    This enamelled gold watch was made in England and dates from between 1625-1650. The movement and dial were replaced by Arlander Dobson London and it is thought that this work was also carried out during this period.
    The watch sits in a silver engraved, late 17th century, pair-case that bears the Stuart Royal arms in garter, the crested helm and supporters. It is monogrammed with the initials C.R. and the defaced inscription 'This watch was a present from ye king of the Earl of Monteith'.
    It is thought that the watch originally belonged to Charles I and was later presented by Charles II to William Graham, 19th Earl of Monteith (1661-94).

  • Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case, England

    Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case, England, 1625-1650. Museum no. 446-1884

    Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case (Open)
    England
    1625-1650
    Museum no. 446-1884

    This enamelled gold watch was made in England and dates from between 1625-1650. The movement and dial were replaced by Arlander Dobson London and it is thought that this work was also carried out during this period.
    The watch sits in a silver engraved, late 17th century, pair-case that bears the Stuart Royal arms in garter, the crested helm and supporters. It is monogrammed with the initials C.R. and the defaced inscription 'This watch was a present from ye king of the Earl of Monteith'.
    It is thought that the watch originally belonged to Charles I and was later presented by Charles II to William Graham, 19th Earl of Monteith (1661-94).

  • Blue silk lining for enamelled watch and pair-case, England

    Blue silk lining for enamelled watch and pair-case, England, 1625-1650. Museum no. 446-1884

    Blue silk lining for enamelled watch and pair-case
    England
    1625-1650
    Museum no. 446-1884

    Blue silk is used to line the pierced-work watch case and was in poor condition when it was brought to textile conservation. It had adhesive deposits locally applied to the based of the silk lining. It is not clear why this was applied, as it does not appear to have been used to secure other components. It is probable that they are residues dropped onto the surface while previous repair work was undertaken.
    The silk was also structurally damaged and the conservation treatment involved removing the deposits and patch supporting the silk using an adhesive treatment. 

  • Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case showing lining after conservation, England

    Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case showing lining after conservation, England, 1625-1650. Museum no. 446-1884

    Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case showing lining after conservation
    England
    1625-1650
    Museum no. 446-1884

    Blue silk is used to line the pierced-work watch case and was in poor condition when it was brought to textile conservation. It had adhesive deposits locally applied to the based of the silk lining. It is not clear why this was applied, as it does not appear to have been used to secure other components. It is probable that they are residues dropped onto the surface while previous repair work was undertaken.
    The silk was also structurally damaged and the conservation treatment involved removing the deposits and patch supporting the silk using an adhesive treatment.

  • Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case showing lining after conservation, England

    Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case showing lining after conservation, England, 1625-1650. Museum no. 446-1884

    Enamelled Watch and Pair-Case showing lining after conservation
    England
    1625-1650.
    Museum no. 446-1884

    Blue silk is used to line the pierced-work watch case and was in poor condition when it was brought to textile conservation. It had adhesive deposits locally applied to the based of the silk lining. It is not clear why this was applied, as it does not appear to have been used to secure other components. It is probable that they are residues dropped onto the surface while previous repair work was undertaken.
    The silk was also structurally damaged and the conservation treatment involved removing the deposits and patch supporting the silk using an adhesive treatment.