Timepieces Collection

Advert for The Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch 1930
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Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho)
8668146 Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why buttons on soldier's cuff)

Baumeister / Builder (colour litho)
8666157 Baumeister / Builder (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baumeister)

"The sundial was so aged / It had gathered a thoughtful grace" (colour litho)
8627504 "The sundial was so aged / It had gathered a thoughtful grace" (colour litho) by Rawlings, Alfred (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dial erected by Charles II at Windsor (colour litho)
8627497 Dial erected by Charles II at Windsor (colour litho) by Hogg, Herbert Warrington (1862-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dial erected by Charles II at Windsor)

"A Dial is the Anatomie of the Day and a Scale of Miles for the Journie of the Sun" (colour litho)
8627499 "A Dial is the Anatomie of the Day and a Scale of Miles for the Journie of the Sun" (colour litho) by Rawlings

Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho)
8626248 Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Time)

Statue of Saturn, god of time
7287218 Statue of Saturn, god of time; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Saturn, god of time. Roman sculture dating on the 2nd century AD)

Black cat, c.1910 (print)
7293179 Black cat, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. superstition. "Good Luck." A black cat, sign of wealth in the United Kingdom)

"The ages of man" or "the scale of life", late 19th century (illustration)
AIS5363677 "The ages of man" or "the scale of life", late 19th century (illustration); (add.info.: "The ages of man" or "the scale of life")

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

Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century
MMM5468898 Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees)

Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)
MMM5475137 Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes)

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (copper)
MMM5475090 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (copper) by Culpeper, Edmund (1660-1738); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, c.1800-1843 (brass)
MMM5475067 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, c.1800-1843 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany)

Sundial with universal equinox ring, for all latitudes, 18th century (copper)
MMM5470082 Sundial with universal equinox ring, for all latitudes, 18th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial with universal equinox ring, for all latitudes)

Universal sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees, decorated with crowned eagles. Copper object, c.1635 (copper)
MMM5470074 Universal sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees, decorated with crowned eagles. Copper object, c.1635 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

An Islamic solar quadrant, 1870 (lacquered wood)
MMM5470032 An Islamic solar quadrant, 1870 (lacquered wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: An Islamic solar quadrant)

Analematic sundial (by projecting the shadow of the gnomon) for latitude 51 degrees, c.1697 (copper and steel)
MMM5469097 Analematic sundial (by projecting the shadow of the gnomon) for latitude 51 degrees, c.1697 (copper and steel); National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees, built around a magnetic compass, 17th century (silver)
MMM5469074 Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees, built around a magnetic compass, 17th century (silver, gilded copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London

Compass and dipleidoscope, an instrument for evaluating exact noon, composed of a small telescope and a prism
MMM5470113 Compass and dipleidoscope, an instrument for evaluating exact noon, composed of a small telescope and a prism, 1853-60 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal sundial pedestal for latitude 51 degrees, by Thomas Crow (?), 1801 (copper)
MMM5470095 Horizontal sundial pedestal for latitude 51 degrees, by Thomas Crow (?), 1801 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, seen from the closed lid, in ivory, dated, c.1640-60 (ivory)
MMM5475369 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, seen from the closed lid, in ivory, dated, c.1640-60 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial for 49° latitude)

Universal pocket equinoxial dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed Silver and gilded copper instrument
MMM5474504 Universal pocket equinoxial dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed Silver and gilded copper instrument, 1650-1700 (silver and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474487 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, closed, marked with 6 Chinese characters in red ink declaring 'Sun Moon Combo Dial'
MMM5474453 Diptych sundial, closed, marked with 6 Chinese characters in red ink declaring 'Sun Moon Combo Dial', c.1850-1900 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Cylindrical sundial for latitude 44 degrees. Wooden and metal instrument, c.1835-1870 (wood and metal)
MMM5474446 Cylindrical sundial for latitude 44 degrees. Wooden and metal instrument, c.1835-1870 (wood and metal); National Maritime Museum, London

Portable horizontal sundial for latitude 48 degrees with magnetic compass. Silver instrument, 17th century (silver)
MMM5474442 Portable horizontal sundial for latitude 48 degrees with magnetic compass. Silver instrument, 17th century (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 49 degrees, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, 18th century (wood)
MMM5474432 Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 49 degrees, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, 18th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, open)

Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver)
MMM5474534 Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver, leather and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 48. Ivory instrument 1619, by Lienhart Miller (?), 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473341 Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 48. Ivory instrument 1619, by Lienhart Miller (?), 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial, with a rotating disk with a lunar motion scale, in Chinese characters. Wooden instrument, c.1850-1900 (wood)
MMM5473321 Sundial, with a rotating disk with a lunar motion scale, in Chinese characters. Wooden instrument, c.1850-1900 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial)

Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 49. Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory)
MMM5473296 Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 49. Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Islamic solar quadrant, engraved on both sides, and can be used for astronomical calculations, 1870 (lacquered wood)
MMM5473273 Islamic solar quadrant, engraved on both sides, and can be used for astronomical calculations, 1870 (lacquered wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Map of Europe at the time of the Fall of Constantinople, 15th century. (print)
7420053 Map of Europe at the time of the Fall of Constantinople, 15th century. (print); (add.info.: Map of Europe at the time of the Fall of Constantinople, 15th century)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637144 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female dress of the time of Phidias)

Maud stood by her Grandmamma's side (colour litho)
8641355 Maud stood by her Grandmamma's side (colour litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maud stood by her Grandmamma's side)

A jester in the time of Henry III (engraving)
8650979 A jester in the time of Henry III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A jester in the time of Henry III)

The Grand Canal (litho)
8661050 The Grand Canal (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Canal)

What's fourteen days (colour litho)
8635620 What's fourteen days (colour litho) by Howard, Charles Thomas (1865-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: What's fourteen days. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat (litho)
8661149 Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637153 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The two larger figures are Leto and Artemis)

Michael Beary (b/w photo)
8671553 Michael Beary (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael Beary. Michael Beary is the famous Irish jockey who rides for J Beary's stables)

"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

"Alas! the idle tale of man is found / Depicted in the dial's moral round" (colour litho)
8627502 "Alas! the idle tale of man is found / Depicted in the dial's moral round" (colour litho) by Rawlings, Alfred (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Alas)

"Methinks it were a happy life / To carve out dials quaintly, point by point" (colour litho)
8627495 "Methinks it were a happy life / To carve out dials quaintly, point by point" (colour litho) by Rawlings

The Honourable Artillery Company (colour photo)
8669942 The Honourable Artillery Company (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Artillery Company)

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)

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"Timepieces: A Journey Through the Ages" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of timepieces. From the iconic Rolex Oyster waterproof wristwatch advertisement of 1930 to Asprey of Bond Street's timeless elegance, these adverts have forever etched their mark on horological history. Delve into the past with Vanitas, a mesmerizing 17th-century oil painting that reminds us of life's fleeting nature. Witness an Allegory of Time running away in a stunning canvas from the mid-18th century, where every stroke captures the essence of passing moments. Marvel at Chronos and Eros entwined in an allegorical masterpiece from the early 17th century, symbolizing how love and time intertwine throughout our lives. The Three Ages of Woman portrayed on canvas in 1905 encapsulates the beauty and transience inherent within each stage. Discover Truth revealed by Time through intricate pen, ink, and watercolor artistry. Uncover hidden meanings as Time unveils Truth once again in a magnificent oil painting dating back to 1740-45. Transport yourself to ancient times with a solar clock made from marble found in Bolonia, Spain during the first century. Marvel at its ingenuity while contemplating how humanity has measured time for centuries. Laugh along with a satirical engraving depicting Eternal Masquerade from the whimsical 18th century - reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously amidst life's constant ticking. Finally, witness Rome being instructed by both Time and Minerva through an enchanting engraving created in 1796. This allegorical figure showcases how civilizations are shaped by wisdom gained over countless hours spent learning from both history and intellect. Join us on this journey through diverse artistic expressions that capture our fascination with measuring moments - be it through exquisite watches or thought-provoking artworks. Let these timepieces transport you across eras as we ponder upon life's eternal companion - time itself.