Clock

Unknown

probably second quarter 17th century, with later additions · Case: ebony veneered on fruitwood, and gilded brass; Movement: iron and brass · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

probably second quarter 17th century, with later additions

Medium

Case: ebony veneered on fruitwood, and gilded brass; Movement: iron and brass

Culture

Polish, probably Krakow

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim, 1929