Horloge met bloemen
Moulinié Frères & Cie
c. 1850 - c. 1860
Medium
filigree
Dimensions
4.3
About this artwork
Maurits Elzas collection, Arnhem
Art Historical Context
**Horloge met bloemen**Clock with Flowers), crafted by the French firm Moulinié Frères & Cie around 1850–1860, is a exquisite example of mid-19th-century decorative artistry. Measuring just 4.3 cm in diameter, diminutive timepiece showcases the delicate filigree technique, where fine silver or gold wires are meticulously twisted, looped, and soldered into, lace-like patterns. The floral motifs adorning the clock evoke the Romantic era's fascination with nature, blending functionality with ornamental elegance in a compact form ideal for a gentleman's pocket or a lady's vanity. Free, an ancient...