Watch 1765 - 1775

sculpture

3d sculpting

decorative element

face

3d printed part

jewelry design

bird

ring

sculptural image

appetizing

female-nude

wash background

framed image

sculpture

recipe

decorative-art

male-nude

"Watch" is a silver pocket watch by Abel Durade, a French silversmith active from 1770-1815. The watch, dated to 1765-1775, is a fine example of the Rococo style, featuring intricate, curvilinear ornamentation, with a central medallion depicting a couple embracing. The watch's ornate design and the scene of romance speak to the tastes of the 18th-century elite. The watch is a testament to the skill of French silversmiths of the time. It can be viewed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.