Pair-case automaton watch, ca. 1770–75
Signed by James Cox (English, ca. 1723–1800)
Outer case. gold, partly enameled and set with gemstones and paste jewels; inner case: gold with casemaker's mark of Peter Mounier (English, recorded 1761–73); dial: white enamel, with frame set with paste jewels; movement: brass, steel, and silver; Diam. of outer case: 2 1/2 in. (5.4 cm)
Gift of Audrey Love, in memory of C. Ruxton Love, Jr., 1977 (1977.436.4)