Chronometry Collection (#4)

Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass)
MMM5475096 Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver)
MMM5474505 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474454 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood)
MMM5474421 Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and lunar in diptych, open)

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver)
MMM5474073 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century
MMM5474050 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)
MMM5474041 Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees)

Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474011 Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood)
MMM5474000 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473337 Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48

Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)
MMM5470214 Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass)

Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass)
MMM5470143 Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800
MMM5470055 Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800, 1750-1800 (silver and enamel); National Maritime Museum, London

Obverse of the Gunther quadrant, with a time scale and orientation marker, c.1675 (wood and copper)
MMM5470023 Obverse of the Gunther quadrant, with a time scale and orientation marker, c.1675 (wood and copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Obverse of the Gunther quadrant)

Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard)
MMM5469103 Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees)

Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate
MMM5469066 Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate, c.1750 (copper and glass compass); National Maritime Museum, London

Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities
MMM5469039 Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities, 1556 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative)
7342358 Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative)
7342318 Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper)
MMM5475118 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper) by Culpeper, Edmund (1660-1738); National Maritime Museum, London

The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood)
MMM5473322 The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours, and zodiac signs, 1723 (wood)
MMM5473314 Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours, and zodiac signs, 1723 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass)
MMM5473306 Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Representation of the four ages of life: childhood, youth, adulthood or age of manhood
BEN5478768 Representation of the four ages of life: childhood, youth, adulthood or age of manhood and old age 19th century engraving Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan by Unknown Artist

The Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris for the year 1767 (print)
7340732 The Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris for the year 1767 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown artist)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638778 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638755 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638751 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664694 Illustration for The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Jarley Exhorts the public to be in time)

"The Dial seems a witness with a silent voice, amid the changes of this life
8627503 "The Dial seems a witness with a silent voice, amid the changes of this life, to the lastingness of things" (colour litho) by Rawlings

Daylight saving (litho)
8656780 Daylight saving (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daylight saving. After a four hours promenade)

The Fortification of the Piraeus, BC 477 (litho)
8660799 The Fortification of the Piraeus, BC 477 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortification of the Piraeus, BC 477)

Past & Present: The Clock (colour litho)
8668687 Past & Present: The Clock (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clock)

Popular Superstitions: Shooting an Albatross (colour litho)
8668747 Popular Superstitions: Shooting an Albatross (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting an Albatross)

Syracuse at the Time of the Siege, 415-413 BC (litho)
8652547 Syracuse at the Time of the Siege, 415-413 BC (litho) by Bartholomew, John George (1860-1920) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Syracuse at the Time of the Siege, 415-413 BC)

Paris at the Time of the Revolution, 1790-1795 (litho)
8652504 Paris at the Time of the Revolution, 1790-1795 (litho) by Bartholomew, John George (1860-1920) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris at the Time of the Revolution, 1790-1795)

There was an Old Man of Dunluce, who went out to sea on a Goose (coloured engraving)
8634336 There was an Old Man of Dunluce, who went out to sea on a Goose (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Dunluce)

Black Sea Bass, caught by Mr Ts Manning, 16 September 1899, on Rod and Reel, Time, 2 Hours, Weight, 370 lbs (b/w photo)
8655237 Black Sea Bass, caught by Mr Ts Manning, 16 September 1899, on Rod and Reel, Time, 2 Hours, Weight, 370 lbs (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Gladstone versus Salisbury (litho)
8673849 Gladstone versus Salisbury (litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladstone versus Salisbury)

Neolithic Man (litho)
8661255 Neolithic Man (litho) by Cormon, Fernand (1854-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neolithic Man. Neolithic man spent his time hunting and fishing)

Perpetual sundial in the shape of a vertical disk for latitude 47 degrees, 1650-1700 (brass)
MMM5475063 Perpetual sundial in the shape of a vertical disk for latitude 47 degrees, 1650-1700 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Silver copper instrument, 18th century (silver copper)
MMM5475053 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Silver copper instrument, 18th century (silver copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century
MMM5475052 Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude)

Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 49 degrees. Ivory and wood instrument, first half of the 18th century (wood)
MMM5474462 Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 49 degrees. Ivory and wood instrument, first half of the 18th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473980 Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (closed), presenting a table of latitudes. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473372 Diptych sundial (closed), presenting a table of latitudes. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory) by Reinmann, Paul (1557-1609); National Maritime Museum, London

Three universal equinoxial dials for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (golden copper)
MMM5470106 Three universal equinoxial dials for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (golden copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Circular sundial, tiltable, for latitude 51 degrees, with cover. Wood and copper object, 19th century (wood and copper)
MMM5470018 Circular sundial, tiltable, for latitude 51 degrees, with cover. Wood and copper object, 19th century (wood and copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Circular sundial)

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"Capturing the Essence of Time: A Journey through Chronometry" In the realm of chronometry, time is not merely a concept but a tangible force that shapes our existence. As we delve into this captivating world, an hourglass stands as a symbolic reminder of its relentless passage. Like a conceptual image frozen in eternity, it evokes both fascination and contemplation. Venturing further back in history, we encounter Vanitas, an exquisite 17th-century oil painting on wood. Within its intricate details lies an allegory of time slipping away, urging us to seize every fleeting moment before it vanishes forever. Traveling through centuries brings us to the remarkable reconstruction of Ctesibius' clepsydra—a water clock from ancient Alexandria dating back to 270 BC. This marvel showcases humanity's ceaseless quest for measuring time with precision and ingenuity. Another masterpiece emerges—an enchanting oil painting titled "Allegory of Time, Chronos and Eros. " Created around 1630, it portrays the eternal dance between these two entities as they shape our lives with their intertwined influence. Time's profound impact transcends art alone; it reveals itself in various forms. In Gustav Klimt's "The Three Ages of Woman, " painted in 1905, we witness how time gracefully ages us all while leaving behind traces of wisdom and experience. With pen, ink & watercolor on paper comes "Time Revealing Truth, " where each stroke unveils hidden depths within ourselves and society. Similarly themed is another masterpiece named "Time Unveiling Truth, " crafted meticulously with oil on canvas between 1740-45—both reminding us that truth withstands the test of time. As we journey across continents and epochs, we stumble upon a solar clock carved from marble in Spain during the first century AD—a testament to mankind's early fascination with harnessing celestial movements for marking time accurately.