Repeater watch 1745 - 1755

This repeater watch, crafted by French artisan Jean Baptiste Dutertre between 1745 and 1755, is a fine example of 18th-century watchmaking. It features a silver case adorned with delicate floral motifs and set with diamonds. The intricate design, with its emphasis on symmetry and elegant curves, reflects the Rococo style popular during this period. The small size, approximately 1 7/8 inches in diameter, suggests that the watch was meant to be worn on a chain or ribbon, a common practice for fashionable gentlemen of the time. The watch is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.