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Watchmaking in Geneva: Treasures of gold and enamel at the Musée d’art et d’histoire

GENEVA.- Sharing the richness and beauty of the watchmaking, enamelware and jewellery collections of the Musée d’art et d’histoire is the objective of the exhibition Watchmaking in Geneva. The Magic of Craftsmanship, Treasures of Gold and Enamel. On view until April 29th 2012, this exhibition puts on display more than a thousand objects and masterpieces from the 16th century to today. It also presents some pieces that can be admired by the public for the first time. To enter the world of the watchmaking, enamelware and jewellery collections of the Musée d’art et d’histoire is to step into a realm of luxury where treasures of perfection are waiting to be discovered: watches, clocks and jewels in addition to enamels and miniatures. Monumental pieces and minuscule specimens of only a few millimetres are revealed as genuine masterpieces where beauty blends with high precision and technical prowess,