Objekt 14
Clock in the form of a lady's shoe
Description
The case in the shape of a lady's shoe is decorated with colorful geometric patterns in cloisonné enamel. In the hinged rim there is an inscription "Souvenir d'amitié". "Cloisonné" is the name given to enamel decorations, for which ridges are made on the surface of the metal support, into which the enamel is poured.
Object description
Geneva, around 1820
Gold, enamel
Bequest Carl and Lini Nathan-Rupp, Binningen
Inv. 1982.1098.