Calendar watch 1790 - 1800

This "Calendar Watch" by Blainville is a prime example of the intricate craftsmanship of 18th-century horology. Dating from 1790-1800, the watch features a central timepiece, as well as three smaller dials that indicate the day, month, and phases of the moon. The watch's face is decorated with an embossed scene of a figure seated in a landscape, framed by an elaborate floral motif. This exquisite piece of timekeeping is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.