Chinese Market Enamel Snuff Box

Inventory Number: PW1911019LC

Made in Switzerland circa 1780, 95x26x13mm, gold case inlaid with a watch. Polychrome painted enamel depicting 16 children playing happily and a dog. Former collection of Lord Michael Graham Ruddock Sandberg (1927-2017), Baron Sandberg, who is a very famous collector worldwide.

On loan from the private collections of Mr. Huo Feile.

Form Watch

Form watch can be worn around the neck, carried in pockets or used as brooches. Watchmakers were full of creativity, they got inspiration from a wide range of things to make these timepieces, such as fruits, flowers, animals, musical instruments, books, or even crucifix. Thus during the 18th and 19th centuries, they were very attractive and popular portable timekeepers for ladies and gentlemen of certain social statuses.