Repeating Watch
c. 1780 - c. 1785
Medium
gold (metal)
Dimensions
3.6
About this artwork
Gouden repetitiehorloge met wit geëmailleerde wijzerplaat. Op de voorbodem langs het glas een krans van parels. Op de achterbodem een krans van parels langs een medaillon.
Art Historical Context
This elegant repeating watch, crafted by Firma Vaucher around 1780–1785, exemplifies the refined luxury of late eighteenth-century European horology. Measuring just 3.6 centimeters in diameter, the timepiece features a gold case adorned with delicate pearl wreaths framing both the front crystal and the reverse medallion. Its white enameled dial offers a crisp, luminous surface for reading the hours, while the repeating mechanism—activated by a push-piece—chimes the time on demand, a sophisticated feature prized by owners navigating dimly lit evenings. Gold as a medium underscores the watch’s ...