Objekt 7
Pocket watch with overcase
Description
The manufacture of portable, spring-wound small clocks is attested in Basel only since the 17th century. This watch is the oldest known pocket watch made in Basel.
Object description
Manufacturer: Johann (Hans) Mettler (life data unknown)
Basel, around 1640
Silver, iron, sharkskin with silver piqué
Purchase
Inv. 1954.38.