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Friends, Last time I visited the Manufacture I had the privilege to see some of their museum pieces. Not only astonishing craftsmanship and beauty were made so many years ago… The innovative, the joy of making beautiful watches and ability to think "outside the box" shone through already back then!
Friends,
Last time I visited the Manufacture I had the privilege to see some of their museum pieces.
Not only astonishing craftsmanship and beauty were made so many years ago…
The innovative, the joy of making beautiful watches and ability to think "outside the box" shone through already back then!
Here is an example, Theatre spectacles.
Yellow gold case decorated with blue enamel and floral patterns with diamond settings.
Blue is a significant color for Girard-Perregaux, and it shows also on their historical pieces of which several have blue enamel work on their cases.
Unfolded, you have a perfect pair of theatre spectacles!
Folded, the spectacles will fit perfect in a ladies purse or a pocket.
As you can see, the spectacles are signed Rossel & Fils, but also J. F. Bautte & Cie.
This piece is from circa 1860. Inside is a cylinder escapement movement.
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2014-10-30 04:41:07There are some great treasures to discover or re discover. Nice first specimen! Can't wait to see what you had the opportunity to discover. Best, Nicolas
Will post them here from time to time, my friend! Stay tuned! :) Best Blomman
.. I am sure, you saw a selection of fine specimens, It's almost as if the spirits & tides of time are touching you .. Thanks for the share, and looking forward to seeing more of the series ! Best, hs
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