Ren¡§| Lalique Marguerite Pendant Watch

Created circa 1901-1902, this Art Nouveau Marguerite pendant watch by Ren¡§| Lalique is composed of 18K gold and enamel. The case is designed with white opaque champlev¡§| enamel marguerites (oxeye daisies) with chased centers in various stages of blossoming, blooming and withering on swirling gold vines against a transparent blue green enamel ground, the reverse with chased leafy vines and confirming enamel ground, opening to a white porcelain enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed by E. Thomas, containing a jeweled movement, interior cover inscribed Marcelle 15 Mai 1902. This beautifully enameled watch is one a group produced by Lalique in 1901, and was likely displayed among the jewels in his case at L'Esplanade des Invalides, where they were seen and celebrated by Art et D¡§|coration as embodying the splendor of the useful.