Objekt 16
Clock in the form of a tulip
Description
The gold case of this clock is in the shape of a tulip, colored enameled petals hide the clock. By turning the stem, the petals open or close to reveal or conceal the clock. The dial with Roman hour numerals is made of silver and guilloched in the center, i.e. regularly decorated. A fine chain made it possible to wear this watch on a belt, for example.
Object description
Geneva, around 1820
Gold, silver, enamel
Bequest Carl and Lini Nathan-Rupp, Binningen
Inv. 1982.1128.