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Modello or sketch for porte montre (watch stand), c. 1780, 18 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (46.36 x 15.88 x 15.88 cm), Terracotta, France, 18th century, House clocks had been popular additions to wealthy homes since the 1500s, but portable pocket watches were a new and head-turning achievement in the 1700s. Their proud owners showcased them in precious watch stands when not in usethe 1700s equivalent of iPhone chargers. This one exhibits a relief showing the figure of Cupid with two pierced hearts and kissing birds, suggesting that when the watch was put into its stand at night, it was time for love.
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Modello or sketch for porte montre (watch stand), c. 1780, 18 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (46.36 x 15.88 x 15.88 cm), Terracotta, France, 18th century, House clocks had been popular additions to wealthy homes since the 1500s, but portable pocket watches were a new and head-turning achievement in the 1700s. Their proud owners showcased them in precious watch stands when not in usethe 1700s equivalent of iPhone chargers. This one exhibits a relief showing the figure of Cupid with two pierced hearts and kissing birds, suggesting that when the watch was put into its stand at night, it was time for love.
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Album / quintlox
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Tamaño imagen:
2328 x 4385 px | 29.2 MB
Tamaño impresión:
19.7 x 37.1 cm | 7.8 x 14.6 in (300 dpi)
