Chronometers Collection

Time Ball at the Royal Observatory office in the Strand, London used for ships to set their chronometers. 1852
5310721 Time Ball at the Royal Observatory office in the Strand, London used for ships to set their chronometers. 1852; (add.info.: Date: 1852); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chronometers Date: circa 1898

Time Unveiling Truth, 1740-45 (oil on canvas)
5861009 Time Unveiling Truth, 1740-45 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 43.3x26.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Pompeo Girolamo Batoni (1708-87))

Solar clock of marble from Bolonia, Spain. 1st century
LRI4632461 Solar clock of marble from Bolonia, Spain. 1st century by Roman, (1st century AD); National Archaeology Museum, Madrid

Satirical engraving of the Eternal Masquerade, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236890 Satirical engraving of the Eternal Masquerade, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Guerard, Nicolas (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and Minerva. 1796 (engraving)
7236763 Allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and Minerva. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chaos (litho)
7150301 Chaos (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaos. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Two Georgian rectors in a churchyard in Oxford. 1831 (engraving)
7234818 Two Georgian rectors in a churchyard in Oxford. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Georgian rectors in a churchyard in Oxford)

Buying chocolates by 8: 00pm (colour litho)
7150960 Buying chocolates by 8:00pm (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat. 1827 (engraving)
7232994 The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449819 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449816 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Man with a turnip head (colour litho)
7150227 Man with a turnip head (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with a turnip head, humorous card)

Advertisement for Smiths alarm clocks (colour litho)
7157408 Advertisement for Smiths alarm clocks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Smiths alarm clocks)

Clock and four watches, 6th Century (chromolitho)
7173048 Clock and four watches, 6th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clock and four watches, 6th Century)

London, in the time of Augustus (engraving)
7165953 London, in the time of Augustus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, in the time of Augustus)

The Palace of Holyrood House, Showing the North and South Gardens in the time of Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho)
7160019 The Palace of Holyrood House, Showing the North and South Gardens in the time of Mary Queen of Scots (colour litho) by Ward

Reading time using a sundial in ancient times (coloured engraving)
7201043 Reading time using a sundial in ancient times (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading time using a sundial in ancient timesl)

Chaucers Canterbury Tales: "Tending her flocks and spinning busily at the same time"(colour litho)
7155655 Chaucers Canterbury Tales: " Tending her flocks and spinning busily at the same time" (colour litho) by Kirk

An old-time Quaker wedding (litho)
7151437 An old-time Quaker wedding (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old-time Quaker wedding)

"If the coach goes at six, pray what time goes the basket?"(engraving)
7178076 " If the coach goes at six, pray what time goes the basket?" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " If the coach goes at six)

The First Paddle (engraving)
7188331 The First Paddle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Paddle. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

"A Time for Cricket, "But not when "On the Queens Business"(engraving)
7188290 " A Time for Cricket, " But not when " On the Queens Business" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Time for Cricket)

Astronomical clock of Strasbourg (engraving)
7185727 Astronomical clock of Strasbourg (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical clock of Strasbourg, designed by Conrad Dasypodius in 1573)

English clock of the reign of King Henry VIII, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173047 English clock of the reign of King Henry VIII, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English clock of the reign of King Henry VIII)

French watches, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173046 French watches, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French watches, 16th Century)

Riefler clock (b / w photo)
7182649 Riefler clock (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riefler clock. Illustration for Inventors at Work by George Iles (Doubleday, Page & Co)

Plan of the Principal Floor of Hampton Court Palace in the time of the Stuarts (engraving)
7179066 Plan of the Principal Floor of Hampton Court Palace in the time of the Stuarts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clock and watch, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173049 Clock and watch, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clock and watch, 16th Century)

Flemish tapestry. Triumph of time (De triomf van de Tijd, El triunfo del Tiempo). Wool and silk. 347x342cm
7208915 Flemish tapestry. Triumph of time (De triomf van de Tijd, El triunfo del Tiempo). Wool and silk. 347x342cm. Private collection. Ca 1504. Detail

St Jamess Palace and Park, In the time of Charles II (colour litho)
7160020 St Jamess Palace and Park, In the time of Charles II (colour litho) by Ward, Cyril (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jamess Palace and Park, In the time of Charles II)

Time (engraving)
7169129 Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time. Illustration for An Encyclopaedia of Every-Day Knowledge for the Young by W Martin (new edn)

Admiral Collingwood planting an oak tree on his estate (engraving)
7185808 Admiral Collingwood planting an oak tree on his estate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Collingwood planting an oak tree on his estate)

Clock making services offered by Constantin-Louis Detouche (engraving)
7153660 Clock making services offered by Constantin-Louis Detouche (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greek sun-dial, found at Athens (litho)
7151456 Ancient Greek sun-dial, found at Athens (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sun-dial, found at Athens)

Clocks, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173044 Clocks, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clocks, 16th Century)

Town Hall clock, Jena, Germany (engraving)
7185745 Town Hall clock, Jena, Germany (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall clock, Jena, Germany)

An Old One, but Good with Both Hands in the Ring (engraving)
7167160 An Old One, but Good with Both Hands in the Ring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old One, but Good with Both Hands in the Ring)

"This is the time when church yards yawn"(engraving)
7167155 " This is the time when church yards yawn" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flemish tapestry. Triumph of time (De triomf van de Tijd, El triunfo del Tiempo). Wool and silk. 347x342cm
7208922 Flemish tapestry. Triumph of time (De triomf van de Tijd, El triunfo del Tiempo). Wool and silk. 347x342cm. Private collection. Ca 1504. Detail

Kali or Durga, Consort of Siva (engraving)
7182585 Kali or Durga, Consort of Siva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kali or Durga, Consort of Siva)

Man in the Time of the Giant Bear and Mammoth (engraving)
7181330 Man in the Time of the Giant Bear and Mammoth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in the Time of the Giant Bear and Mammoth)

A Stitch in Time (engraving)
7177695 A Stitch in Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stitch in Time. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Optical illusion for Topsys & Turvys by Ps Newell (colour litho)
7151216 Optical illusion for Topsys & Turvys by Ps Newell (colour litho) by Newell, Peter (1862-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Topsys & Turvys by Ps Newell (Century Co)

Ancient Greek sundial and scarabaeus (engraving)
7149087 Ancient Greek sundial and scarabaeus (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sundial and scarabaeus)

Footsteps of Angels (engraving)
7169783 Footsteps of Angels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Footsteps of Angels)

Juggling the years (engraving)
7177851 Juggling the years (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juggling the years)

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Chronometers have long been the guardians of time, standing tall like Big Ben's clock tower. From ancient marvels like the solar clock of marble from Bolonia, Spain in the 1st century to satirical engravings depicting the Eternal Masquerade in the 18th century, these timekeepers unveil truth through their intricate mechanisms. In "Time Unveiling Truth, " an oil on canvas masterpiece created between 1740-45, we witness the power and significance of chronometers, and are not mere instruments but symbols that guide us through history. An allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and Minerva showcases how chronometers shape civilizations, reminding us that time is both a teacher and a ruler. Even chaos finds order under their watchful eye as depicted in lithographs like "Chaos. " In this artwork from 1906, we see how chronometers bring structure amidst turmoil. Similarly, two Georgian rectors find solace in a churchyard in Oxford captured beautifully in an engraving from 1831. The presence offers them stability amidst life's uncertainties. But it's not all seriousness; there is room for whimsy too. A colour lithograph titled "Buying chocolates by 8:00 pm" reminds us that even mundane tasks are bound by time. And who can forget the playful depiction of Death bowling a ball at a cricketer at bat? This engraving from 1827 serves as a reminder that no one escapes Father Time's grasp. Yet perhaps one of the most enchanting representations comes from Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory with their soft-paste porcelain piece called "Time Clipping Wings of Love. " Created around c. 1775, it portrays love being restrained by time itself - a poignant reminder that even our deepest emotions are subject to its passage.