Ontwerpen voor zes horlogekasten 1738 - 1749

Gabriel Huquier’s *Ontwerpen voor zes horlogekasten* (Designs for six watch cases) is a set of six engravings dating from 1738-1749, housed in the Rijksmuseum. These designs show different rococo-style embellishments that could be used to adorn watch cases. The engravings demonstrate the trend of incorporating architectural motifs into decorative designs, which was popular during this period. Huquier was a well-known French engraver who specialized in creating designs for decorative arts.