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By the end of 15th century the mechanisms for clocks had become small enough to be worn on the person. They were engraved, enameled and jeweled in the form of crosses, octagons, skulls, shells and animals.These early watches had only an hour hand and weren't very accurate timekeepers but they were prized possessions and were always worn where they could be seen and admired.In Germany, they were at first globular, "Nuremberg Eggs," and carried or hung by a chain like a pomander. There is much debate over which country first started making them; however, during the 16th century watchmaking became a home industry in England, Switzerland, Germany and France. Switzerland, however, rapidly forged ahead and soon the Swiss people were recognized as the great watchmakers of the world.In the latter part of the 16th century, the watches were refined enough to be set in bracelets or rings. Charles V of France possessed a tiny watch with chimes set in an earring. The goldsmith's art was at its height and watch cases and faces became works or art. Long being looked upon as tokens of love and esteem, they were popular gifts to and from the royalty and were worn hanging from the girdle, from a chain around the neck and as brooches. |
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This silver-tone angelic cherub is holding a heart shaped bouquet set with marcasite. Lift the friction latch to raise the hinged door of this bouquet and a small watch is revealed. Quartz movement. Approx. 2" tall with a 28" silver-plated chain.
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