Watch 1625 - 1635

This intricately detailed silver watch, crafted in the form of a cross, is a testament to the artistry of Jean Cusin, a prominent French silversmith active in the early 17th century. Created between 1625 and 1635, the watch features a miniature clock face surrounded by decorative engravings of religious imagery, hinting at its original function as a devotional object. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this delicate pocket watch, measuring a mere 3.8 by 2.9 centimeters, is a captivating example of the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic significance of early watchmaking.