Taschenuhr von Blondel & Melly, Genf

Artists/Producer

Name	Role
Marie Ebner-Eschenbach (1830—1916)	formerly owned by
Blondel & Melly	Producer

Inventory number

U 2248

Classification

1. clock and watch collection
2. mechanical timekeepers
3. watches
4. pocket watches

Date

• 1800–1820

Material

• enamel
• glass
• metal

Technique

• cylinder escapement

Dimensions

• Objektmaß 7,2×5,4×1,2 cm Gehäuse mit aufgestelltem Bügel

Power source

mainspring

Literature

• Prominente Uhren. Zeitmesser und ihre Besitzer., Hauptautor: Orosz, Eva-Maria, 2004, S. 40, Abb. S. 41, Kat.-Nr. 15.2
• Highlights aus dem Wiener Uhrenmuseum, Hauptautor: Freitag W., Kerschbaum R., Orosz E.-M., 2010, S. 54, Abb. S. 55, Kat.-Nr. 14_40

Inscription

• 13057
• Blondel et Melly á Géneve, F.M.
• BLONDEL ET MELLY A GENÈVE. ÈCHAPPEMENT A CYLINDRE EN PIERRE, HUIT TROUS EN RUBIS. COMPENSATEUR.

Themes

• Science and Technology
• Handcrafts and Design
• Industry and Production
• Travel and Tourism

Subjects

• clock
• ornaments, jewels
• numerals
• letters, alphabet, script
• flowers
• archer's weapons: bow and arrow
• studio requisites ~ painter
• drum (musical instrument)
• agricultural implements: scythe
• container of metal: bucket, can, canister, drum, tin, etc.
• globe
• mirror
• scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament
• book

Iconclass Codes

• 23U24
• 41D266
• 49D11
• 49L1
• 25G41
• 45C15(BOW AND ARROW)
• 48C51111
• 48C7341
• 47I15(SCYTHE)
• 41A771
• 25A13
• 31A511
• 48A9861
• 49M32

External Links

• GND: Marie Ebner-Eschenbach

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