Clock

probably second quarter 17th century, with later additions

Not on view

The influence of Augsburg is clearly evident in this clock, with its revolving figure wielding a pointer that indicates the hour on its horizontal chapter ring. Most centers of clockmaking in Central and Eastern Europe lacked the variety of highly skilled craftsmen available in Augsburg, however; thus Augsburg, and to a lesser extent Nürnberg, styles of casemaking appeared there in more modestly executed forms. This clock, although not signed, incorporates characteristics commonly found in Polish clocks.

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Title: Clock
Date: probably second quarter 17th century, with later additions
Culture: Polish, probably Krakow
Medium: Case: ebony veneered on fruitwood, and gilded brass; Movement: iron and brass, back plate of brass, front plate of steel
Dimensions: 20 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (52.1 × 14 × 14 cm)
Other (back plate:): 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (8.9 × 8.9 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim, 1929
Object Number: 29.52.11
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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