Their monogamous, originate form Australasia, have zygodactyl* feet and engaging personalities. But unfortunately cockatoos are a vulnerable species, with some considered to be critically endangered due to habitat loss and wildlife trade. In support of '
Think Outside the Cage' and
adopt a rescued bird month, we present Angular Momentum's
Verre Eglomise 'Exotic Birds Collection.
Verre Eglomise is a term used to describe the art of cold painting and gilding on the back of glass. The glass can be gilded with gold, silver or metal leaf using a gelatine adhesive. A beautiful mirror-like, reflective finish can be achieved, in which designs can be engraved or the leaf chemically treated to create special design effects.
The technique dates back to the pre-Roman eras, but its name is derived from 18th century French decorator Jean-Baptise Glomy who is responsible for its popularity today. The art of miniature painting consists of mastering minute details to give the work a presence beyond its size. Miniature painting is a rare art and calls for exceptionally good eyes and trained hands. Today Angular Momentum applies the rare decorative skills that create watches as individual works of art; many hours are needed for an artisan to complete a dial.
Picture shows:
Glass dial with miniature paintings of exotic birds on the reverse; two-body, circular, polished and satin finished stainless steel case with down-turned lugs, screwed transparent back, screw-locked crown with black enamel logo inlay, 3 mm bombée sapphire crystal, nickel finished, mechanical self-winding lever movement, 11.500’’’, 25 Jewels, Angular Momentum calf leather strap. Case caliber 42 mm, 10 ATM pressure tested.
* with two forward toes and two backwards toes.
