The Art of Paillonné Enameling

An art of enameling that involves covering ornamental paillons (tiny motifs or paillettes, cut from gold or silver leaf) with fondant (translucent enamel). This technique is central to Jaquet Droz’s traditional expertise. During the 18thcentury, the company’s founder transformed the technique into an art.

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The art of paillonné enameling involves decorating the enamel with paillons, tiny motifs hand-cut from gold or silver leaf. Then, the gold arabesques are covered with the translucent fondant, to become one with the dial enamel. It is a technique central to Jaquet Droz’s traditional expertise, raised to an art form during the 18th century.

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Tapestry Pocket Watch

Ultra-flat gold and enamel watch set with pearls, central sweep seconds. Blue enamel back panel spangled in gold and silver in a geometrical pattern under translucent enamel. Ultra-flat movement with gilt-brass balance cock.

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PETITE HEURE MINUTE PAILLONNÉE

Blue Grand Feu paillonné-enameled dial, red gold case. Automatic movement. Power reserve of 68 hours. 39 mm diameter