Pocket watch c. 1755

jeanbaptistebaillon

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This ornate pocket watch, crafted by French goldsmith Jean-Baptiste Baillon around 1755, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Rococo period. The watch is adorned with intricate engravings and a plethora of charms, including a key, a dog, a figure, and an egg-shaped container. The watch face itself is a masterpiece, featuring a mesmerizing array of diamonds set within a delicate green enamel frame. This luxurious timepiece, likely intended for a wealthy patron, is a testament to the artistic and technical prowess of the era.

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Jean Baptiste Baillon, purveyor to the French queen, was famous for his watchcases with diamond flowers. This example gives an impression of his speciality; he used various colours of gold to craft asymmetrical bouquets of flowers with hearts and petals partly made of diamonds. Baillon entrusted the goldsmith’s work to specialists, such as Dequay.