Horloge van goud
ca. 1800 - ca. 1850
Medium
gold (metal)
Dimensions
6; 1.9; 4.1; 4.2
About this artwork
diameter 4,2 cm x hoogte 6 cm x breedte 4,1 cm x diepte 1,9 cm
Art Historical Context
This exquisite gold watch, titled *Horloge van goud*, was crafted by the artist Gilbert between approximately 1800 and 1850. Measuring just 4.2 centimeters in diameter and standing 6 centimeters tall, the compact piece reflects the refined craftsmanship of early nineteenth-century European metalwork. Its elegant proportions suggest it was designed as a personal timepiece, likely a pocket or pendant watch, where portability met luxury. Gold as a medium underscores the object’s status as both functional tool and precious possession during an era when accurate timekeeping grew essential amid ind...