Horologist Collection

Harrisons First Chronometer
This photograph shows Harrisons first chronometer, developed between 1729 and 1735 in response to the British Government offer of a 20

Multiple solar clocks, 18th century (metal)
AIS5370489 Multiple solar clocks, 18th century (metal); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris; © Iberfoto

Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw
MMM5462895 Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829), watchmaker

Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold, c.1810 (polychrome enamel and gold)
MMM5470491 Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold, c.1810 (polychrome enamel and gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold)

Pocket watch, with chain and lid, given to the HMY crew master Victoria and Albert by the Russian Tsar, c.1900 (silver)
MMM5470475 Pocket watch, with chain and lid, given to the HMY crew master Victoria and Albert by the Russian Tsar, c.1900 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket watch)

Nautical instruments: marine chronometers in their box, by Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829), 19th century
MMM5477759 Nautical instruments: marine chronometers in their box, by Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829), 19th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Electric master clock, between 1852-93
MMM5470212 Electric master clock, between 1852-93; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Electric master clock, between 1852 and 1893)

Watch by John Harrison (1683-1776) that allowed him to develop his H3 chronometer project, completed in 1759
MMM5476665 Watch by John Harrison (1683-1776) that allowed him to develop his H3 chronometer project, completed in 1759 by Harrison, John (1693-1776); National Maritime Museum, London

Robert Houdin (1805-1871) sculpture Blois, 1801-1899 (sculpture)
5942827 Robert Houdin (1805-1871) sculpture Blois, 1801-1899 (sculpture); Maison de la magie Robert-Houdin, Blois, France; (add.info)

John Carter, Lord Mayor of London (engraving)
8676972 John Carter, Lord Mayor of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Carter (1804-1878), Lord Mayor of London

Pocket watch, with dedication engraved on the lid, 1815-16 (silver)
MMM5470478 Pocket watch, with dedication engraved on the lid, 1815-16 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket watch)

Pocket watch, which belonged to Vice Admiral Thomas Masterman Hardy and given to Emma Hamilton, 1826-27 (silver)
MMM5470472 Pocket watch, which belonged to Vice Admiral Thomas Masterman Hardy and given to Emma Hamilton, 1826-27 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket watch)

Watch by John Harrison (1683-1776) that allowed him to develop his H3 chronometer project, completed in 1759
MMM5476643 Watch by John Harrison (1683-1776) that allowed him to develop his H3 chronometer project, completed in 1759 by Harrison, John (1693-1776); National Maritime Museum, London

Maritime instrument: H3 marine chronometer, made by John Harrison (1693-1776) between 1740-59, in England
MMM5477812 Maritime instrument: H3 marine chronometer, made by John Harrison (1693-1776) between 1740-59, in England. by Harrison, John (1693-1776); National Maritime Museum, London

First H1 marine chronometer, made by John Harrison (1693-1776) between 1730-35, in England
MMM5476584 First H1 marine chronometer, made by John Harrison (1693-1776) between 1730-35, in England by Harrison, John (1693-1776); National Maritime Museum, London

The New Houses of Parliament - the Great Clock at Westminster, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - the Great Clock at Westminster, 1857. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Freeman De la Motte, showing the mechanism which powers the chimes of Big Ben

Bosl Anders, Clockmaker at Mora, 1907. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Bosl Anders, Clockmaker at Mora, 1907

Djos Mats, 1911. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Djos Mats, 1911

Bosl Anders, Clockmaker at Mora, 1907. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Bosl Anders, Clockmaker at Mora, 1907

Edinburgh: Allan Ramsay's shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh: Allan Ramsay's shop, 1864. A...building which deserves our notice is the old wooden-fronted house at the head of Halkerstoun's Wynd

Clock makers in Holland in the late 16th century
7301618 Clock makers in Holland in the late 16th century. by Galle, Philip (1537-1612) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clock makers in Holland in the late 16th century)

Clock makers in Holland in the late 16th century
7301615 Clock makers in Holland in the late 16th century. by Galle, Philip (1537-1612) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clock makers in Holland in the late 16th century)

Christiaan Huygens presenting the pendulum clock to Louis XIV
LLM459574 Christiaan Huygens presenting the pendulum clock to Louis XIV by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christiaan Huygens
LLM459563 Christiaan Huygens by Marti, Ricardo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christiaan Huygens. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

Costume for a Clock Maker, pub. by Gerard Valck (1651 / 2-1726) c. 1690 (engraving)
STC101369 Costume for a Clock Maker, pub. by Gerard Valck (1651/2-1726) c.1690 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Louis XVI ormolu-mounted Chinese powder-blue clock garniture
CH466599 Louis XVI ormolu-mounted Chinese powder-blue clock garniture, flanked by various vases (porcelain) by French School

Trade card of Christopher Pinchbeck, London maker of clocks, watches and musical toys (engraving)
3639785 Trade card of Christopher Pinchbeck, London maker of clocks, watches and musical toys (engraving) by English School

Watchmaker, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho)
2817198 Watchmaker, France, time of Louis XIV (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmaker, France, time of Louis XIV)

Abraham-Louis Breguet, Swiss watchmaker (chromolitho)
972066 Abraham-Louis Breguet, Swiss watchmaker (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823), Swiss watchmaker

Christiaan Huygens, Dutch mathematician and scientist (chromolitho)
1093453 Christiaan Huygens, Dutch mathematician and scientist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christiaan Huygens, Dutch mathematician and scientist)

Where Does this Wheel Go? (colour litho)
5197224 Where Does this Wheel Go? (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where Does this Wheel Go)

Advertisement for Pinchbeck, clock and watchmaker and toyman, Fleet Street, London, and Tunbridge Wells
6032228 Advertisement for Pinchbeck, clock and watchmaker and toyman, Fleet Street, London, and Tunbridge Wells, Kent (engraving) by English School

The first clock (chromolitho)
1094207 The first clock (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first clock. French educational card)

Watch Maker (engraving)
6004256 Watch Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watch Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

A Birmingham Clock maker seen here in his workshop. 16th April 1962

The Clock-Makers, Paimpol, 1893. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Clock-Makers, Paimpol, 1893

Clockmaker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Clockmaker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

The Clockmaker, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
The Clockmaker, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

John Harrison, English clock maker, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
John Harrison, English clock maker, 19th century. Harrison (1693-1776) designed and built the worlds first successful maritime clock

John Harrison, English clock maker, 1768. Artist: W Holl
John Harrison, English clock maker, 19th century. Harrison (1693-1776) designed and built the worlds first successful maritime clock

Thomas Mudge, English horologist, 1795. Artist: Baker
Thomas Mudge, English horologist, 1795. Born at Exeter, Devon, Mudge (1717-1794) was apprenticed to the eminent clockmaker George Graham (1742?-1751)

John Harrison, c1835. Artist: William Holl
John Harrison, c1835. Portrait of the English inventor and horologist wearing a wig. Harrison became famous for resolving one of the most problematic issues of his day - how to determine longitude

John Harrison (1693-1776). Inventor of the marine chronometer in 1757, (20th century). Artist: Thomas King
John Harrison, (1693-1776). Inventor of the marine chronometer in 1757, (20th century). A self-educated English carpenter and clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer

Christiaan Huygens, 1629 to 1695. Dutch mathematician, astronomer, physicist, horologist and writer of early science fiction

John Harrison 1693-1776. English Horologist And Inventor. From The Book "Gallery Of Portraits"Published
John Harrison 1693-1776. English Horologist And Inventor. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

Thomas Mudge (1717-94) English horologist born at Exeter, Devon. Apprenticed to the eminent clockmaker George Graham (1742ja-1751), Mudge invented the lever escapement (c1757)

John Harrison
JOHN HARRISON horologist, inventor of successful chronometer for determining longitude at sea

George Graham
GEORGE GRAHAM Horologist

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Horologist: Masters of Time From the invention of Harrison's First Chronometer to the skilled clock makers in Holland during the late 16th century, horologists have shaped our perception and measurement of time. They have woven intricate tales through their creations, leaving an indelible mark on history. One such tale unfolds as Christiaan Huygens presents his groundbreaking pendulum clock to Louis XIV. The precision and elegance of this invention captivate the Sun King, forever changing how time is kept within his opulent court. In a stunning engraving by Gerard Valck, we glimpse a costume for a Clock Maker from that era - a testament to their craftsmanship and dedication. Across borders and centuries, horologists continue to astound with their artistry. A magnificent ormolu-mounted Chinese powder-blue clock garniture commissioned by Louis XVI stands as a symbol of cultural exchange and technical prowess. Trade cards like Christopher Pinchbeck's showcase London's bustling hub for clocks, watches, and musical toys - where innovation thrives amidst vibrant city life. In France during the reign of Louis XIV, watchmakers meticulously crafted timepieces that became treasured heirlooms passed down through generations. A chromolitho print captures the essence of these artisans at work - hands delicately assembling each tiny cog with utmost care. Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet emerges as another luminary in horology's rich tapestry. His genius shines through in vivid chromolitho prints showcasing his masterpieces that blend mechanical ingenuity with timeless beauty. Yet it is not only about grandeur; even novices must learn their craft diligently. In a charming colour lithograph titled "Where Does this Wheel Go?", we witness an apprentice puzzling over the intricacies before them – an emblematic scene representing every aspiring horologist’s journey towards mastery. Through these glimpses into history, we celebrate those who dedicate themselves to unraveling time's mysteries.