大英博物館のインスタグラム(britishmuseum) - 9月22日 19時00分

Studded with 92 dazzling diamonds, this terrific timepiece dates to the mid-17th century ✨

It is enamelled in black and painted with realistic flowers to produce a stunning effect – swipe to see 👉

It was made by David Bouguet, a leading Huguenot watchmaker to came to London escaping religious persecution in France.

Watches such as this one are extremely rare and in their day were probably the most lavish examples that money could buy, only affordable to those of courtly rank.

🏛 See this ornate object on display in Room 39 of the Museum on your next visit.

🔎 David Bouguet (active 1622–1665), gold and enamel watch. London, 1640–1650.

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