Watch 1655 - 1685

Abraham Bobinet, around the 17th century, crafted this silver watch in the form of a cross. The cross itself speaks volumes, doesn't it? A symbol of profound sacrifice and redemption, central to Christian faith, it’s a motif that appears across millennia, from ancient Roman crucifixions to its adoption as a symbol of hope and salvation. See how the image of the Virgin and Child is in the center, and the crucifixion appears at the bottom. The maternal embrace as a symbol has roots in ancient Egyptian depictions of Isis and Horus. This motif speaks to innate human needs for nurturing and protection, resonating across cultures and epochs. This Madonna, a vessel of maternal love, echoes through time, mirroring the powerful emotional bond depicted in ancient sculptures and Renaissance paintings. The cross, the Madonna, they are not static symbols. Their meanings shift, evolve, and resurface, shaped by the currents of history and the depths of our collective consciousness.