Timekeeper Collection

Human skeleton. Historical artwork of a human skeleton holding an hourglass. The 206 bones of the skeleton provide protection and support to the body

Great Clock of St Pauls Cathedral
While repairs are carried out, the great clock of St Pauls Cathedral, London is kept going manually. To the left, a man gives the exact time to a workman (centre) who adjusts the small wheel

Advert for Bensons luminous wrist watch 1915
Bensons active service wristlet watch, fully luminous figures and hands and self closing cover. Date: 1915

Thomas Mudges timekeeper, 18th century horology.. Thomas Mudges timekeeper detached lever escapement, 1754. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Schneider contest nerve centre by G. H. Davis
The Schneider contest nerve centre: timing at over 300 mph. How the amazing speeds of the seaplanes were recorded: the timekeepers and their work on Ryde Pier. Date: 1929

An early experimental marine timekeeper, 1660s (brass, wood, glass)
6359887 An early experimental marine timekeeper, 1660s (brass, wood, glass) by English School, (17th century); 220 x 12 x 12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Le regulateur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le regulateur, 19th century. Monomaniacs - The regulator

Lighting up the face of the Clock Tower, London 1900
Every night the caretaker climbs the spiral steps of the the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower) to ignite the gas lights behind the dials of the infamous clockface so that London can see the time

Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway Station

Clock Tower, London 1899
The famous clock of the Houses of Parliament. Date: 1899

The bells inside Big Ben and the Clock Tower in Westminster Palace, London. Date: 1887

Big Ben and the Clock Tower 1887
Behind the scenes of the famous Big Ben, clock tower at Westminiter Palace, London. Date: 1887

Drawing the Badger, 1820 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF275032 Drawing the Badger, 1820 (litho) (b/w photo) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection

Greenwich Observatory Illustrated (engraving)
1041386 Greenwich Observatory Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenwich Observatory Illustrated)

HARRISONs FOURTH
Duplicate of John Harrisons number 4 timekeeper, made by Larcum Kendall and taken by Captain Cook on his second and third voyages Date: 1767

William Gale walking 1, 500 miles in a thousand hours (engraving)
609112 William Gale walking 1, 500 miles in a thousand hours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gale walking 1)

William Gale walking 1500 Miles in a Thousand Hours (engraving)
1589667 William Gale walking 1500 Miles in a Thousand Hours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gale walking 1500 Miles in a Thousand Hours)

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Firing of the noon day gun, at the Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

Italy, Campania, Naples, Belltower on building in courtyard of Palazzo Del Conservatorio Dello Spirito Santo

Clock and American flag outside Durgin Park Restaurant, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Clock and American flag outside Durgin Park Restaurant, Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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USA Massachusetts Boston Durgin Park Restaurant Quincy Market New England United States of America Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour

Unidentified offset single-seater car finishing the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
Unidentified car Offset single seater. Event Entry No: 25. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Frazer-Nash TT replica finishing the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
Frazer-Nash T.T. Replica. Alpine Trial car 1496 cc. Reg. No. MV3079. Entry No: 36 Chassis No. 2061. Also ran in the 1932 T.T. races. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

ERA of Raymond Mays at the finishing line of the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
ERA Event Entry No: 38 Driver: Mays. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

MG racing single-seater at the finish of the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
MG Racing single-seater body. Event Entry No: 29. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Advert for Shoolbreds wristwatch 1915
Shoolbreds service wristwatch, with self closing cover. 1915

Advert for Mappin & Webb quality jewellery 1938
Gifts of fine quality jewellery. 1938

Europe, France, Rhone-Alpes, Lyon. Lyon astronomical clock, Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste

A timekeeper and his apparatus: an official of the American Automobile Contest Board

United Kingdom, Great Britain; England; London. Famous Big Ben clocktower, a London landmark

HARRISONs NO 5
Harrisons number 5 timekeeper or chronometer for finding longitude (an improved version of the number 4). Date: circa 1760

Saxon sundial. Vertical semicircular sundial over a doorway in the south wall of a church. This sundial has been dated between 1055 and 1064 AD and is one of the oldest sundials in Britain

AUTO RACING, 1910. American automobile racer Barney Oldfield setting a record speed of 131.7 miles-per-hour in his Blitzen Benz, at Daytona Beach, Florida, 1910

Harrisons Fourth
Harrisons number 4 timekeeper or chronometer for finding longitude

C17 Ball Timekeeper
The FALLING BALL TIMEKEEPER has a central band which slowly rotates; the time is indicated by a pointing figure

Lamp Timekeeper
The LAMP TIMEKEEPER is used by Felipe II of Spain, and his contemporaries, to mark time at night, the level of liquid dropping slowly through the night, measured against marks

Shadow Timekeeper
The ancient Greeks are said to have used shadows to measure time, the length of a persons shadow, varying at different times of day, giving a rough indication as to the time

Wick Timekeeper
WICK TIMEKEEPER of the ancient Chinese and Japanese : time is measured by how long it takes for the smouldering wick to burn from one knot to the next

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"The Timekeeper: A Journey Through the Centuries of Horology" Step into the realm of timekeeping as we explore its fascinating history. Our journey begins with the majestic Great Clock of St Paul's Cathedral, standing tall and proud, guiding Londoners since its installation in 1709. Delve deeper into the annals of horology, and you'll encounter Thomas Mudge's groundbreaking timekeeper from the 18th century. This remarkable invention revolutionized precision timekeeping, setting new standards for accuracy that still resonate today. Fast forward to 1915 when Bensons introduced their luminous wristwatch through an enticing advertisement. It was a marvel that brought light to one's wrist, illuminating even the darkest corners of time. But what lies beneath this intricate machinery? Behold a human skeleton intricately intertwined with gears and cogs—a symbolic representation reminding us that our existence is but a fleeting moment within the grand tapestry of time. Gaze upon G. H. Davis' Schneider contest nerve centre—an artistic masterpiece capturing both beauty and functionality. Its mesmerizing design serves as a testament to mankind's eternal quest for measuring every passing second meticulously. Travel back to 1899 when London witnessed yet another iconic structure—the Clock Tower—soon to be known as Big Ben. The resounding chimes echoing through Westminster Palace have become synonymous with punctuality itself. Intriguingly captured in an enchanting photograph from 1887, Big Ben stands tall alongside its companion bells—guardians of time whose harmonious melodies mark each hour faithfully without fail. Imagine witnessing the face of the Clock Tower lighting up in all its glory during London's electrifying transformation in 1900—an awe-inspiring spectacle symbolizing humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer darkness with innovation. Across continents, at Grand Central Terminal Railway, Hercules, Mercury, and Minerva sculptures stand proudly beside a magnificent clock—a reminder that amidst bustling crowds rushing to their destinations, time remains an unwavering force.