1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch

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1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch

About the Item

An Impressive & Extremely Well-Made Art Nouveau 1840s-1860s, Iridescent Enamel Angel Winged Pearl Set Flower Wreath Pendant Watch with matching Blueish Green Enamel Portrait of French Bourgeois woman Basic Specifications & Special Features - 50mm Height (Top of Pin to Bottom of Pendant Watch) - Enamel Winged Pin 15mm Height x 45mm Width - Pendant Watch 35mm Height x 25mm width - Recently Serviced & Perfect Working Condition - 3 styles of enameling art form styles demonstrated - Pin & Timepiece can be fashioned interchangeably in four different styles when detached Catalog Note The present timepiece, designed in an extremely unique enamel art form is a fine example of iridescent enameling style which combines monochromatic metallic enameling with the more common hard enamel art form to generate a special reaction as light shimmers over the creation from different angles. Commissioned circa 1840-1890s during the height of the art nouveau movement, the present example’s enamel is one of the more complicated enamel design concepts to produce as it exhibits three different forms of enamel styles on the angel wing pin which is textured in two different styles, pendant watch case itself which is enameled in more commonly seen guilloche enameling and finally the beautiful portrait enamel styling art form depicted in scene of the bourgeoisie lady. In addition, additional attention was then paid to accent the piece with special gold workmanship throughout the portraits’ border in art nouveau whimsical style framing as well as gold foliate rose bud flowers at the top of the brooch to intertwine in the design of the wreath which are carefully intertwining in the center of the enameled wings and accented further with pearls then set into their designated areas further confirming the level of attention that was paid to this extremely beautiful commission. During this timeframe such creations as the present example were far more difficult to produce then just hard enameling pendant watches as they would require multiple master artisans in both watchmaking and enameling and goldsmithing to plan and create such a design and due to the limited technology available lighter colors such as the present iridescent greenish blue enamel would be even more difficult to achieve. In order to achieve such vibrant lighter color hues and wide range of iridescent gradients multiple heating processes would be needed which would also pose a challenge as there was a higher risk of colors blending in close quarters. STYLING RECOMENDATIONS Also, interesting to note, the present example is still preserved with its perfectly matching pin which on many occasions is lost over the 200 years that it was being cared for which is a remarkable trophy to an avid collector. Lapel Pendant watches such as the present example were worn in several different fashions which is why they were so possible as it allowed for its user to have multiple styles from one uniquely designed concept giving its user both necklace function to check time as well as a brooch/pin function independent of one another. For example, the timepiece can be added as a pendant and worn as a necklace with black grosgrain or gold necklace interlinked together, worn on the lapel of a jacket both interlinked as brooch/ pin together or separated as a matching suite with each part fashioned differently by adding the enameled lapel watch on a grosgrain ribbon or chain allowing its user to check the time easily while protecting it from the elements and then by styling their jacket or exterior layer over it which can be styled with the angel winged rose bud brooch pin independent of the watch. CONDITION Additionally, important to note the movement is in perfect working condition and has been serviced and cleaned and the dial which is also in perfect condition, slightly patina with age further demonstrating its originality is designed with a set of beautiful hand cut fancy hour hands on a clean ivory white dial with hand painted Breguet style numerals as a numbering system and enamel black markers to represent the minutes on an outer track. Overall, the condition of the present timepiece is excellent given its nearly 200-year-old age. The present timepiece shows no signs of wear to the enamel scene portrait, no missing pearls throughout the case or iridescent angel winged flower wreath pin and the movement is also in excellent working condition and has been recently serviced as well.

Metal:
14k Gold,Enamel
Stone:
Pearl
Stone Cut:
Bead
Dimensions:
Width: 1.78 in (45 mm)Length: 1.97 in (50 mm)
Style:
Art Nouveau
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1830-1880
Condition:
Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New york, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU121239798212