Watch was created by Charles Bobinet|Werner Hassel in mid-17th century.

When was "Watch" created?

This artwork was created mid-17th century.

What medium is "Watch"?

Watch is Rock crystal, enamel, silver.

Is "Watch" in the public domain?

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

Watch

Charles Bobinet|Werner Hassel

mid-17th century

Medium

Rock crystal, enamel, silver

Dimensions

1 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (4.4 × 3.2 cm)

Classification

Horology

Culture

Swiss, Geneva

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917

Accession Number

17.190.1616

Tags

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Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, this exquisite *Watch* by Charles Bob and Werner Hassel exemplifies-17th-century Swissology from Geneva, a of precision craftsmanship. Dating to around the 1650s, it reflects the era's fusion of technical innovation and opulent design, when pocket watches evolved from utilitarian tools into coveted jewels for the elite. Gifted by J. Pierpont Morgan in 7, its diminutive size—mere 1 3/4 × 1 1/4 inches—highlights the miniaturization feats of Geneva's master watchmakers. Crafted from rock crystal, enamel, and silv...

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