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Preciosa

Preciosa are small precious objects, fashionable in Europe from the 18th century onwards, which embellished the daily lives of the wealthy and powerful.

Small precious objects

The collection Preciosa presents a unique selection of fans dating from the 17th to the 19th century and some jewels including some very rare hair pieces. The watches and watch accessories include some pieces unique in Europe, both aesthetically and technically. The section devoted to glasses and optical accessories shows that, in this field too, luxury production was subject to the dictates of fashion from very early on. In the room, you can also admire dance cards, snuff boxes, hip flasks and kits of various types. 

Necessaire case with a clock, gilt copper, chalcedony, garnets, diamonds and enamel
Necessaire case with a clock, signed Thomas Parson, about 1770, London, gilt copper, chalcedony, garnets, diamonds and enamel

Contact
Sophie Balace
s.balace@kmkg-mrah.be