|
Fantasy watches (1790-1840) |
| Genevese shaped watches (1790-1840) |
The ornamental watch was just a passing fancy, 1790 to 1840
Butterflies, flowers and fruit, cherubs’ faces and musical instruments: a dazzling array of fancies and eccentricities invaded the watchmaker’s workshop at the end of the eighteenth century. The variety of forms and themes that watches assumed is quite astonishing. Whilst most of these timepieces were purely decorative, some also had a practical purpose, particularly those designed as opera glasses or small cases for a lady’s ...
Full printable version
|