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Friends, Another museum piece I had the fortune to see was this cross. The art work on this piece is incredible! Just look at these angels surrounding the enamel dial. Again, we see enamel paintings combined with stone settings and gold engraver. I do not even dare to guess what this watch would cos
Friends,
Another museum piece I had the fortune to see was this cross.
The art work on this piece is incredible!
Just look at these angels surrounding the enamel dial.
Again, we see enamel paintings combined with stone settings and gold engraver.
I do not even dare to guess what this watch would cost to make today…
On the back the Ave Maria is engraved and filled with enamel.
This beautiful shaped case is extra ordinary and once you start to open the case you will get an even bigger surprise!
The case is signed Girard-Perregaux, Chaux-de-Fonds, Suisse and Paris 1867.
But wait, there is more…
When we lift the inner cover and reveal the movement…
Yes, the movement is specially made for this case!
A cross shaped movement. Notice the bridge shape?
Looks familiar, eh?
Here is a modern version of the bridge!
What can I say more than, I need to practice on my Ave Maria!
Vlad, keep out! This cross will burn you!
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2014-11-17 00:11:46A pure jewel. Wow! I knew the Cross, but I didn't know the movement was shaped like that. A pure marvel. Thanks for sharing, Blomman. Nicolas
Yesterday afternoon I was browsing through GP catalogue :) yes I like to feel some pain from time to time :) and on the beginning of catalogue there are important pieces from GP history as well as cross you showed us In that very moment I was thinking about you my friend and asking myself how come you didn't take photos of cross while you were at the museum What I can say you really made my day amazing shots Really like the movement Yours D
And stronger than garlic! ;) Best Blomman
Of course I had to include the Cross in this Museum piece series! :) Still have a few more, stay tuned my friend! :) Best Blomman
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