Objekt 9
Pocket watch (Oignon)
Description
Another clock by this maker, a crucifix clock (Inv. 1982.1188.), is part of the Nathan-Rupp collection and is on display in Room 107 in the wall case on the right (No. 26).
Object description
Maker: Johann Jakob III Bury (1663-1722), son of Leonhard I, from 1686 in Paris
Paris, end of 17th century.
Silver, glass, copper, gilded, enamel, brass, steel
Signatures: Bury A Paris (engraving, back plate); Jean Jacob Bury A Basle (engraving, plate, below mainspring barrel)
Purchase
Inv. 1977.303.