Watch
Artist
Ludwig Helbig
(Austrian)
Date1875-1900
MediumSilver, silver gilt, enamel, gilt steel
Dimensions57.2 x 44.5 x 20.6 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Thomas R. Proctor Watch Collection
Terms
Object numberPC. 268
DescriptionCat. no. 34AN ENAMELLED SILVER VERGE WATCH
Vienna/ Dial enameled with a maiden among clouds, back with another woman and weeping cupid, band enameled with masks and foliage.
CASE: band enamelled with scrolls and groteseque masks enclosing medalleon within ring of gilt trefoils depicting maiden, counter enamelled with riverbank and trees, silver bezel impressed with a band of stars hinged at 9, pivoted ring pendant.
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Label TextThis watch imitates Renaissance pan or basin watches in which the movement fits into a bowl form. Like the originals, the inside and outside of this case are enameled. The painting on the case bowl resembles the work of Impressionist painters who sought to create illusions of forms bathed in light.
