Two Spherical Clocks

late 17th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two Spherical Clocks
  • Artist: Georg Seydell (1650–1700)
  • Date: late 17th century
  • Culture: German, Brandenburg and Hesse (?)
  • Medium: Brass (gilded), silver, steel
  • Dimensions: Overall with Mount: 36 × 24 × 19 11/16 in. (91.4 × 61 × 50 cm)
    Diameter of L Clock: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
    Diameter of R Clock: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm)
  • Classification: Horology-Clocks
  • Credit Line: Astronomisch-Physikalisches Kabinett, Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts