Watch 1815 - 1845

This silver pocket watch, crafted by the firm of Alliez, Bachelard et Terond Fils, features a decorative design with a scene of two figures fishing in an idyllic setting. The intricate engravings and the miniature scene exemplify the meticulous craftsmanship of French watchmaking during the 19th century. The watch, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring allure of timekeeping devices as both functional tools and objets d'art.