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We have always been involved with enameling, recalled Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, of his first memories at the age of seven when he was allowed to look at his grandfather's collection of enamel pocket watches. People want something unique said Stern once in an interview referring to the enamel dials and clocks produced by his company. It is coming back to art. People realize enameling is beautiful and very difficult to do - only a few artists in the world are capable of this quality.
Introduced in 1955, Patek Philippe's cloisonné enamel dome clocks represent the pinnacle in the art of enameling. Not only are they timeless works of art, each piece is unique with themes that vary from one clock to another. Only the most consummate craftsman is capable of mastering the technique of cloisonné enamel and only a dozen of the best enamellers are qualified to work on the prominent curvatures of the dome and panels of the clocks. Production is therefore limited to less than 15 to 20 clocks per year.
The theme of this present clock is "Les Cygnes" - The Swans. The swan is traditionally seen as a symbol of beauty, artistry and grace. As the largest of the waterfowls, the swan also symbolizes power and strength. In the United Kingdom, the swan represents royalty. Furthermore, swans are associated with fidelity in marriage as they mate for life. Likewise, irises are recognized as a royal symbol - the emblem of both France and Florence, Italy in the form of a "fleur-de-lis". In China, irises with its soft, fluttering petals resembling butterfly wings, herald the arrival of early summer and is a symbol of hope. The water lilies which accompany the swans and the irises on the clock are long regarded as a symbol of purity and enlightenment in many cultures from Egypt to China. Through the delicate palette of the translucent and opaque enamel colours, the artist presents a scene of tranquility and beauty, and at the same time seeks to confer a deeper auspicious meaning to the clock.
Introduced in 1955, Patek Philippe's cloisonné enamel dome clocks represent the pinnacle in the art of enameling. Not only are they timeless works of art, each piece is unique with themes that vary from one clock to another. Only the most consummate craftsman is capable of mastering the technique of cloisonné enamel and only a dozen of the best enamellers are qualified to work on the prominent curvatures of the dome and panels of the clocks. Production is therefore limited to less than 15 to 20 clocks per year.
The theme of this present clock is "Les Cygnes" - The Swans. The swan is traditionally seen as a symbol of beauty, artistry and grace. As the largest of the waterfowls, the swan also symbolizes power and strength. In the United Kingdom, the swan represents royalty. Furthermore, swans are associated with fidelity in marriage as they mate for life. Likewise, irises are recognized as a royal symbol - the emblem of both France and Florence, Italy in the form of a "fleur-de-lis". In China, irises with its soft, fluttering petals resembling butterfly wings, herald the arrival of early summer and is a symbol of hope. The water lilies which accompany the swans and the irises on the clock are long regarded as a symbol of purity and enlightenment in many cultures from Egypt to China. Through the delicate palette of the translucent and opaque enamel colours, the artist presents a scene of tranquility and beauty, and at the same time seeks to confer a deeper auspicious meaning to the clock.