Repeating watch
Flag of TurkeyEuropean Sculpture and Decorative ArtsHorologyprobably ca. 1770

By Francis Perigal|Francis Perigal Jr.

Repeating watch is a horology of British, London, made for Turkish market origin created in probably ca. 1770 using dial: white enamel with black numerals and silver hands set with diamonds… measuring Overall (with bail raised, confirmed): 2 1/2 × 1 9/16 × 7/8… attributed to Francis Perigal|Francis Perigal Jr. — now part of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumDial: white enamel with black numerals and silver hands set with diamonds; Movement: gilded brass and partly blued steel
DimensionsOverall (with bail raised, confirmed): 2 1/2 × 1 9/16 × 7/8 in. (6.4 × 4 × 2.3 cm)
ClassificationHorology
DepartmentEuropean Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit LineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Dateprobably ca. 1770

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the British, London, made for Turkish market culture. The estimated date range is 1765 – 1775.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Repeating watch?

Repeating watch is housed in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Repeating watch created?

Repeating watch dates to probably ca. 1770.

What material is Repeating watch made from?

Repeating watch is crafted from dial: white enamel with black numerals and silver hands set with diamonds; movement: gilded brass and partly blued steel.

Is Repeating watch in the public domain?

Repeating watch is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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