Watch with a Guilloché Case with Pearls
The case of this watch showcases a process called guilloché, where subtle but kaleidoscopic effects are created through mechanical means. Geometric shapes are carved into metal by engine turning. The resulting patterns of fine lines are covered with transparent enamel. When li...
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Artifact
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786
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object
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normalized
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provenance
Anatole Demidoff [1812-1870], Prince of San Donato. Tiffany and Co., New York, prior to 1893 [1]. Acquired by Henry Walters, Baltimore; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.[1] on 1893 list, no. 20
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CC0
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en
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3
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Medium
gold, enamel, pearl