The Frick Collection - Clocks & Watches

Precision and Splendor: 

Clocks and Watches at The Frick Collection

January 23, 2013 to February 2, 2014

One of my favorite museums in NYC.

 

Renacle-Nicolas Sotiau (1749–1791)
Figures after Simon-Louis Boizot (1743–1809)
Mantel Clock Representing Study and Philosophy
Paris, c. 1785–90
Patinated and gilt bronze, marbre, enameled metal, and glass
22 1/2 x  21 13/16 x 5 1/2 in. (57.2 x 53.8 x 14 cm)
Horace Wood Brock Collection

 

Henry Arlaud (1631−1689)
enameling by Pierre Huaud II (1647−c. 1698)
Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch 
Geneva, c. 1685
case and movement displayed separately
2 5/16 x 1 5/8 x 15/16 in. (5.9 x 4.1 x 2.4 cm)
Bequest of Winthrop Kellogg Edey, 1999

 

Pierre de Fobis (1506−1575)
Gilt-Brass Table Clock 
Case Probably Aix-en-Provence, c. 1530
5 x 2 3/16 in. (12.8 x 5.6 cm)
Bequest of Winthrop Kellogg Edey, 1999

 

Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823)
Antoine-Louis Breguet (1776–1858)
Gilt-Bronze Carriage Clock with Calendar
Paris, 1811
Dial engraved: “BREGUET ET FILS NO. 2678”
H.: 4 ¾ in (12.4 cm)
Bequest of Winthrop Kellogg Edey, 1999

Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823)
Antoine-Louis Breguet (1776–1858)
Gold and Silver Double-Dial Desk Watch Showing
Decimal and Traditional Time
Paris, c. 1795–after 1807
gold and enamel, gilt brass, brass, and steel
2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 13/16 in. (7.3 x 7.3 x 2 cm) 
Bequest of Winthrop Kellogg Edey, 1999

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