Watch 1797 - 1798

"Watch" is a small, intricate gold pocket watch created by the English watchmaker John Holmes between 1797 and 1798. The watch's delicate design features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a ring of black and gold decoration around the outer edge. It exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of 18th-century watchmaking, highlighting the precision and detail that were valued in the era. The watch, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York, serves as a testament to the ingenuity and elegance of this period's horological creations.