Swiss Watches and Snuff-boxes. 17th-20th Centuries
The State Hermitage possesses one of the most important collections of applied arts in the world. In this publication part of the Western European collection of enamel artworks "Swiss snuff-boxes and watches" is presented. Talented craftsmen and artists created marvelous works not only for utilitarian purposes but also to attract the collector's eye.
This is the first time that the Hermitage's collection of Swiss enamel clocks and snuffboxes from the 17th to early 20th centuries is being presen...