Timepiece Collection

Cartoon, cuckoo clock with hands pointing to nine o clock

Chicago Worlds Fair - Meiers Wonderful Clock on show in the German Black Forest Village. Height - 14ft, width 7ft - weight 2500lbs

Advert for Tyme, Ermeto Movado ladies pocket watch 1933
Tyme, the best pocket watch made. Small and compact, yet absolutely protected against all causes of trouble. Can be carried in any pocket or hand-bag with other articles. Date: 1933

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

Advertisement for Layton Brothers Restaurant, Windsor, Berkshire (b / w photo)
5997320 Advertisement for Layton Brothers Restaurant, Windsor, Berkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (colour litho)
5210455 Illustration for Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (colour litho) by Mills, Arthur Wallis (1878-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine went every five minutes to the clock)

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

A clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas
5308088 A clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas)

A gravity driven clock
5308087 A gravity driven clock.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a gravity driven clock: a short cylinder with a dial at one end travels down an helical path)

An engraving depicting women polishing gems for watches - American Watch Company, 19th century
5311551 An engraving depicting women polishing gems for watches - American Watch Company, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Check-Clock used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. 1/1/1885 (engraving)
5616021 A Check-Clock used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. 1/1/1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Clock Gate Tower, Youghal, County Cork, Ireland (photo)
6436304 The Clock Gate Tower, Youghal, County Cork, Ireland (photo); (add.info.: The tower, which is a landmark of the town, dates from 1777); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Courtyard by the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio, Verona
7127271 Courtyard by the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio, Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Courtyard with fountain near the Clock Tower of Castelvecchio (old castle), 14th-century

The New Gloves, 1909 (oil on canvas)
658191 The New Gloves, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Schuster, Karl Maria (1871-1953); 99.6x75.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Gloves. Karl Maria Schuster (1871-1953). Oil on canvas

Mr Bennett (engraving)
8645269 Mr Bennett (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bennett, 65, Cheapside; Watch, Clock, and Chronometer Maker)

"What a dead thing is a clock, compared with the simple altar-like structure
8627500 "What a dead thing is a clock, compared with the simple altar-like structure and silent heart-language of the old dial

St Mark's Church, Myddelton Square, Clerkenwell, London (engraving)
8676631 St Mark's Church, Myddelton Square, Clerkenwell, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mark's Church, Myddelton Square, Clerkenwell)

The Longest Day (colour litho)
8674332 The Longest Day (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Longest Day)

Man measured his hours in many ways (litho)
8676237 Man measured his hours in many ways (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man measured his hours in many ways)

The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808
MMM5480635 The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808, after Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) and Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832). by Rowlandson, T

The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop
MMM5480616 The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop (died 1713), in Tower Street in London, England

An engraving depicting the clock in the tower of St Ann's Church, Limehouse, London, 19th century
5311553 An engraving depicting the clock in the tower of St Ann's Church, Limehouse, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1842); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A clockmaker by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist, 16th century
5311550 A clockmaker by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the mechanism of Breguet's electric clock, 19th century
5311343 An engraving depicting the mechanism of Breguet's electric clock, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1874); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Astronomical glass plate slide of expedition chronograph (glass negative)
7342398 Astronomical glass plate slide of expedition chronograph (glass negative) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Fallen time ball in the courtyard of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Dec 1855 (watercolour)
7339917 Fallen time ball in the courtyard of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Dec 1855 (watercolour) by Airy, Hubert (1838-1903); 13x41.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An Astronomical and Cronological Clock showing all the Most Usefull Parts of an Almanack (engraving)
7341587 An Astronomical and Cronological Clock showing all the Most Usefull Parts of an Almanack (engraving) by Naylor, John (fl.c.1725-52); 37.8x38 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Inclining Analemmatic Sundial, made by Mordecai Semah Aboab (c.1707-55) Amsterdam, 18th century (brass)
MFR135756 Inclining Analemmatic Sundial, made by Mordecai Semah Aboab (c.1707-55) Amsterdam, 18th century (brass); length: 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Industrial Arts in the 18th Century (engraving)
8644869 The Industrial Arts in the 18th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts in the 18th Century)

School boy facing discipline from his teacher (engraving)
8634805 School boy facing discipline from his teacher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School boy facing discipline from his teacher)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669756 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Good Read, 1919 (oil on canvas)
658349 A Good Read, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Schuster, Karl Maria (1871-1953); 74.7x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Read. Karl Maria Schuster (1871-1953). Oil on canvas. Dated 1919

An engraving depicting an electric time-ball fitted on the Royal Observatory at Edinburgh, 19th century
5311160 An engraving depicting an electric time-ball fitted on the Royal Observatory at Edinburgh, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

Cylindrical wooden clock (right), late 16th century. Wooden solar clock, early 18th century (left) (object)
DEX5040792 Cylindrical wooden clock (right), late 16th century. Wooden solar clock, early 18th century (left) (object); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

A Check-Clock
5616088 A Check-Clock; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a check-clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

Detail of the Clocktower of castelvecchio. Verona
7127300 Detail of the Clocktower of castelvecchio. Verona; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the Clocktower of Castelvecchio (old castle) 14th-century, Scaliger fortress

Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Pierre). Interior. The astronomical clock. Auguste-Lucien Verite. 1865 - 1868
6263982 Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Pierre). Interior. The astronomical clock. Auguste-Lucien Verite. 1865 - 1868.; Beauvais Cathedral, Beauvais

Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Pierre). Interior. The astronomical clock. Auguste-Lucien Verite. 1865 - 1868
6263980 Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Pierre). Interior. The astronomical clock. Auguste-Lucien Verite. 1865 - 1868.; Beauvais Cathedral, Beauvais

Electrical clock, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790160 Electrical clock, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Electrical clock : boy in bed waking up, illustration from History of electricity in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

The 'Sala di Rappresentanza' (Hall of the Representatives) detail of clock on an elaborate gilt table (photo)
BEN110308 The 'Sala di Rappresentanza' (Hall of the Representatives) detail of clock on an elaborate gilt table (photo); Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

St James's Church, Clerkenwell, London (engraving)
8676585 St James's Church, Clerkenwell, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James's Church, Clerkenwell, London)

Illustration for Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664487 Illustration for Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pickwick examining the Clock)

St Marylebone, St Dunstan's, Regent's Park, Clock, turret and striking figures from St Dunstan's Church
8661668 St Marylebone, St Dunstan's, Regent's Park, Clock, turret and striking figures from St Dunstan's Church, Fleet Street, 1671, Bells, 1738, Stone figures, from Ludgate

Pantograph, Pantomime, Parachute, Peccary, Pedestal, Pediment, Pelican, Pendulum, Pepper-box, Photograph, Piano
8650099 Pantograph, Pantomime, Parachute, Peccary, Pedestal, Pediment, Pelican, Pendulum, Pepper-box, Photograph, Piano, Picture-frame (engraving) by German School

Child, Chime, Chuck, Churn, Clamp, Clasp, Class, Cleat, Clerk, Climb, Clock, Cloth (engraving)
8650010 Child, Chime, Chuck, Churn, Clamp, Clasp, Class, Cleat, Clerk, Climb, Clock, Cloth (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child, Chime, Chuck)

The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century (engraving)
8650806 The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century)

Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5879730 Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 45.8x52.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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"Timeless Treasures: A Glimpse into the World of Timepieces" Step back in time to the Chicago World's Fair, where Meier's Wonderful Clock mesmerized visitors with its intricate craftsmanship and precise movements. In 1933, Tyme introduced the elegant Ermeto Movado ladies pocket watch, a true symbol of sophistication and style that captured hearts around the world. Bensons luminous wristwatch from 1915 revolutionized timekeeping by allowing wearers to effortlessly read the time even in dimly lit environments. Transport yourself to Layton Brothers Restaurant in Windsor, Berkshire through a captivating black and white photograph featuring their enchanting wall clock – a testament to both culinary excellence and punctuality. Jane Austen enthusiasts will delight in an exquisite color lithograph illustrating Northanger Abbey, where a charming clock serves as a reminder that every moment counts in matters of love and intrigue. The gatehouse wall clock at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast stands tall as a silent witness to countless ships setting sail on grand adventures across oceans throughout history. Asprey of Bond Street entices horology aficionados with their alluring advertisement, showcasing meticulously crafted timepieces that epitomize luxury and refinement. Marvel at London's iconic Clock Tower from 1899 – an architectural masterpiece housing not only Big Ben but also centuries worth of stories etched within its timeless walls. Journey back to 1887 when Big Ben first chimed alongside Westminster Palace, forever engraving itself into our collective memory as one of London's most beloved landmarks. Discover hidden beauty within an oak cupboard dating back to c. 1830; nestled inside is an ornate clock inset that whispers tales from another era while keeping track of fleeting moments.