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1967

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2015

2025

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Cruciform watch Watch, 17th century

This is a watch. It was made by Saloman Coster. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is gilt-bronze, rock crystal, brass, silver, steel, leather and silk case. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Anonymous. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 6 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (2 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cruciform watch Watch, 17th century; Made by Saloman Coster; possibly Netherlands; gilt-bronze, rock crystal, brass, silver, steel, leather and silk case; H x W x D: 6 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (2 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-48-73-a,b

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