Caption

Pocket watch by Jacques Marcet fl. ca. 1725–ca. 1750, 2nd quarter of the 18th century. Gilded silver, almost spherical double case; enameled numerals on the dial. Cases decorated with plant decoration: inner case with flowers in a vase in a reserve formed by a ribbon that on the outer side forms heart-shaped loops with floral sprigs between them; a strip of plant-floral tendrils on the side of the case. Outer case has a flower sprig in a circular central reserve, surrounded by an interwoven ribbon and floral sprigs in the fields. Movement with openwork bow and Jacques/Marcet signature; inside both cases marked with number E. 4 unidentified. Engraved decoration stylized in a Middle Eastern style—possibly intended for the Turkish market. Possible French maker, though he may have worked in England if Huguenot. Timepiece; height 6.5 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 4 cm., A decorative pocket watch case and partially exposed inner mechanism resting against a plain light gray background, the outer case open to reveal ornate engraved patterns; the visible colors include gold tones on the case and metal components, a clear domed glass cover, and small areas of dark metallic gray on some inner parts and the hinge.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A09_424

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Keywords

Pocket watch Jacques Marcet fl ca 1725–ca 1750 2nd quarter 18th century Gilded silver almost spherical double case enameled numerals dial Cases decorated plant decoration inner case flowers vase reserve formed ribbon outer side forms heart-shaped loops floral sprigs them strip plant-floral tendrils side case Outer case flower sprig circular central reserve surrounded interwoven ribbon fields Movement openwork bow Jacques Marcet signature inside cases marked number E 4 Engraved decoration stylized Middle Eastern style intended Turkish market Possible French maker though worked England Huguenot Timepiece height 6.5 cm width 5.5 cm depth 4 cm decorative pocket watch case partially exposed inner mechanism resting plain light gray background outer case open reveal ornate engraved patterns visible colors include gold tones metal components clear domed glass cover small areas dark metallic gray inner parts hinge.