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Tuesday 16 August 2011

Annual handed masterpiece: Hermes watch collection

Hermes in 2011, entitled "Contemporary crafts master." Hermes set of Swiss watchmaking watch the culmination of the essence, the movement polished with a fine, old fine wood inlay, exquisite golden eagle, ornate enamel production and Hermes leather sewing heritage unique process to complete handed down production of wood inlay puzzles Arceau pocket watch, was presented as a master of contemporary craft the most perfect work.



Contemporary wood mosaic master Jerome Bouttecon in his precious collection of more than 1,200 pieces of wood carefully selected three different materials of wood: chestnut, maple and walnut, consuming more than a month to complete the work. Master the three different colors of wood according to Hermes famous "puzzle" scarf screen, carefully cut into 47 small pieces, useless little glue, platinum rose in part by the platinum film paste is made. The dial is gold positive radial Guilloche patterns carved by a layer of transparent enamel glaze to protect them.


Wood mosaic is derived from ancient Egypt 4,000 years ago an ancient decorative craft. Renaissance, this process has been prosperous in Italy and France. 18-19 century the last century, when the French royal family is very respected in this process, almost all of the palaces, royal furniture using wood mosaics to decorate.
 

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