1888 Chromolithograph Chased Silver Nautilus Ornament Astronomical Clock LCH4 XEZ1 Alfred Hahn was the architect

Alfred Hahn was the architect

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under the watchful eyes of the full moon

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Norman MacLeod (1783-1862)

1888 Chromolithograph Chased Silver Nautilus Ornament Astronomical Clock LCH4 XEZ1 Alfred Hahn was the architectThis is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts a myriad of bizarre looking historical objects from 17th century Europe, all of which are prime examples of the great metalwork which was appearing alongside the French Baroque and Rococo styles. It was extremely popular to mount objects like eggs and shells into precious metals, combining nature with flowing man made swirls and scrollwork which conformed to the shape of the organic