clocks

Press Releases tagged with clocks

Chicken in front of early 19th century clock escapement raises the question, "What does time look like?" Is it cyclical like the chicken-and-egg conundrum or linear like the steady beat of a clock?

Time and Time Again: How Science and Culture Shape the Past, Present, and Future

Released: April 17, 2013

Time: We find it, keep it, measure it, obey it, rely on it, waste it, save it, chop it and try to stop it. We organize our lives around it, and yet, do we really know what time is? Drawing upon collections in Harvard’s scientific, historical, archaeological, anthropological, and natural history museums and libraries, this exhibition explores the answers given to that question in various ages by different world cultures and disciplines. Themes include time finding from nature and time keeping by human artifice. Visitors will explore cultural beliefs about the c...

694, Chinese Rhinocerous Horn Libation cup, $35,000-55,000

Rago’s December 7th, 8th, 9th Auctions Cheer Holiday Buyers with 1200 Lots of Fine Furnishings, Jewelry, Silver, Coins, Art and More

Released: November 17, 2012

On December 7, 8 and 9, Rago Arts and Auction Center will hold its annual Great Estates, Jewelry, Silver, Coins and Currency auctions. Friday’s sale features Russian, American and Continental silver, and rare U.S. and foreign coins and currency. The Estates auction on Saturday brings a wide variety of property to market, including furnishings, fine art, porcelain and pottery, rugs, militaria, ephemera, tribal items, Asian and more. Sunday’s annual Fine Jewelry and Couture auction features historical revival, Asian, and gem jewelry, estate diamond engagement rings, timepieces, fur coa...

The Hausburg Cabinet. Butchoff Antiques.

CELEBRATING CULTURE AND HERITAGE A MONTH OF EVENTS DEVOTED TO ART AND ANTIQUES IN KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, 20 MAY-30 JUNE 2010

Released: May 14, 2010

Home to over 40 galleries, Kensington Church Street remains one of the most culturally important streets in London. Situated in between Notting Hill Gate and Kensington, this London Street comprises more art and antiques shops than any other destination in the UK. This summer the galleries are opening their doors and inviting visitors to discover, peruse and buy from a stunning array of works of art and specialist exhibitions all timed to coincide with London’s peak art season, Thursday, 20 May to Wednesday, 30 June 2010. The Street remains unparalleled for the range and high quality of ...

Lot No: 1218. A Louis XVI style gilt bronze porcelain mounted clock garniture set. Beurdeley, Paris, last quarter 19th century. Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000

No Time Like Springtime; Collection of Fine European Clocks to Highlight Auction of Furniture and Decorative Arts in March

Released: March 4, 2010

Bonhams & Butterfields is pleased to offer Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts on March 29, 2010 in Los Angeles. The 500-lot sale will offer an array of works for varied tastes and collecting levels from the 16th through the 20th centuries with a focus on English, French, Italian, Spanish and German property. Highlights from the sale will include a strong selection of more than 30 clocks by prominent makers as well as property from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Z. Wick, Los Angeles, California and the University of California, Irvine Libraries. "The spring auctio...

Baldwin House Antiques will offer a tall-case clock, dated 1789, created by noted Philadelphia clockmaker John Heilig to honor George Washington's inauguration as the nation's first president.

One of America's 100 Most Important Clocks on Sale at Hunt Valley Antiques Show

Released: February 15, 2010

At this year's Hunt Valley Antiques Show, February 19-21 in Timonium, MD, one lucky shopper can go home owning a true piece of American history.An 18th century grandfather clock featured in the new book Timeless: Masterpiece American Brass Dial Clocks will be offered for sale by Strasburg, PA-based Baldwin House Antiques.The tall-case clock, dated 1789, was created by noted Philadelphia clockmaker John Heilig to honor George Washington's inauguration as the nation's first president. Frank Hohmann, author of Timeless, has deemed it one of America's 100 most important brass dial clocks.The cl...