When was "Watch in the form of a beetle" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1850–60.

What medium is "Watch in the form of a beetle"?

Watch in the form of a beetle is Case of gold, enamel, and jewels; jeweled movement, with cylinder escapement.

Yes, Watch in the form of a beetle is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

ca. 1850–60

Medium

Case of gold, enamel, and jewels; jeweled movement, with cylinder escapement

Dimensions

2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (5.4 x 2.9 cm)

Classification

Horology

Culture

Swiss

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Laura Frances Hearn, 1917

Accession Number

17.101.55