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Ornament Designs for Watchmakers, Goldsmiths, Chasers, Engravers and Other Curious Persons
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Ornament Designs for Watchmakers, Goldsmiths, Chasers, Engravers and Other Curious Persons

Pierre Bourdon, French, ca. 1656 – 1708 after · 1703 · object

From the collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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An album containing three series of ornament designs by Pierre Bourdon featuring grotesque motifs and designs for case covers (possibly for snuff boxes, watch cases, and mirror backs), watch keys, fob seals and pendant jewelry. The plates are signed and numbered.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s own description
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Albums (bound) & booksAlbums
Credit lineOrnament Designs for Watchmakers, Goldsmiths, Chasers, Engravers and Other Curious Persons. 1703. Pierre Bourdon, French, ca. 1656 – 1708 after. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council. CC0.
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