Time Keeping Collection

Human skeleton. Historical artwork of a human skeleton holding an hourglass. The 206 bones of the skeleton provide protection and support to the body

Clepsydra: Water Clock
5311779 Clepsydra: Water Clock; (add.info.: Clepsydra: The hand on the clock face was regulated by the level of water in the bottom reservoir which raised and lowered the flood)

Clepsydra: Water Clock
5311775 Clepsydra: Water Clock; (add.info.: Clepsydra: in which the escapement was operated by the weight of water in different tanks. Dated 1664.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clepsydra: Water Clock
5311780 Clepsydra: Water Clock; (add.info.: Clepsydra: in which the escapement was operated by the weight of water in different tanks. Dated 1664.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clepsydra: Water Clock
5311772 Clepsydra: Water Clock; (add.info.: Clepsydra: The hand on the clock face was regulated by the level of water in the bottom reservoir which raised and lowered the flood)

Clepsydra: Water Clock
5311776 Clepsydra: Water Clock; (add.info.: 19th Century diagram of a simple water clock where water is allowed to escape at a controlled rate from a spout at the bottom)

Clepsydra: Water Clock
5311784 Clepsydra: Water Clock; (add.info.: 19th Century diagram of a simple water clock where water is allowed to escape at a controlled rate from a spout at the bottom)

Le regulateur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le regulateur, 19th century. Monomaniacs - The regulator

Encore une heure!!, 1837. Creator: Honore Daumier
Encore une heure!!, 1837. Another hour

Sun-dial in Middle Temple (engraving)
696719 Sun-dial in Middle Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sun-dial in the Pump Court, Middle Temple, one of the four inns of court in London)

Pyramidal metronome, 1815 (painted iron & gilt bronze)
XIR154909 Pyramidal metronome, 1815 (painted iron & gilt bronze) by Maelzel or Malzel, Johann Nepomuk (1772-1838); Height: 33 cm; Musee de la Musique - Cite de la Musique, Paris

The Clockmaker, c. 1735 (colour engraving)
CHT247107 The Clockmaker, c.1735 (colour engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Four o clock shift, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b / w photo)
779154 Four o clock shift, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Old Father Time and The Times (Le Temps) Newspaper, as well as other time-keeping mechanisms including an hourglass and a sundial. Date: circa 1890s

Huygens clock diagram
Side view of Huygenss clock, showing the pendulum mechanism, 1600s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, 12 O clock Gun, Bangalore, 1916
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 1 2/6th Batt/046 1916 Postcard

Synthetic quartz C016 / 5649
Synthetic quartz. Crystal of synthetic quartz (silicone dioxide) held between two electrodes. Quartz vibrates at a steady rate in reaction to an electrical charge

Synthetic quartz C013 / 6719
Synthetic quartz. Crystal of synthetic quartz (silicone dioxide) held between two electrodes. Quartz vibrates at a steady rate in reaction to an electrical charge

Better Late Than Never - a groom hastily makes his way up the aisle to stand alongside his bride, who is not at all impressed by his rather lax timing, Date: 1903

Sundial at Wimborne Minster, Dorset Date: circa 1910s

World clock. Clock displaying the local time in cities in different countries. Photographed in the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Switzerland

Clock face refracted in numerous water droplets. The water droplets act as tiny lenses, collecting and focusing light to form inverted images of the clock

Saxon sundial. Vertical semicircular sundial over a doorway in the south wall of a church. This sundial has been dated between 1055 and 1064 AD and is one of the oldest sundials in Britain

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"Time Keeping: From Ancient Sun-dials to Modern Clocks, the Evolution of Time" The human skeleton serves as a reminder that time waits for no one, urging us to keep track of every precious moment. An enchanting engraving showcases the intricate design of a sun-dial in Middle Temple, transporting us back to an era where time was measured by the movement of shadows. A captivating engraving from 1750 unveils a stunning design for a longcase clock, revealing how craftsmanship and artistry merged with functionality in keeping time. Delicate pen and ink strokes bring forth a fascinating design for a clocksalt from 1543, reminding us that even everyday objects were once used as tools to measure the passage of time. The pyramidal metronome stands tall as an elegant symbol of rhythm and precision; its painted iron and gilt bronze construction embody both beauty and accuracy in keeping musical time since 1815. Through vivid color engravings, "The Clockmaker" transports us into bustling streets adorned with clocks—a testament to their ubiquity during the early 18th century when society became increasingly aware of punctuality. A black-and-white photograph captures Ford Motor Company workers on their four o'clock shift in Detroit between 1910-1920—an image that reflects not only industrial progress but also our relentless adherence to schedules through punch-in time clocks. A vintage time clock from R. H Boyd Publishing Corporation takes us back to circa 1912 when businesses sought efficient methods for tracking employee hours—highlighting how technology has shaped our relationship with work over centuries. Old Father Time gracefully holds hands with Le Temps Newspaper—an artistic representation showcasing how media intertwines seamlessly with our perception and measurement of passing moments throughout history. Huygens' clock diagram illustrates the inner workings behind pendulum clocks—a visual testament to the scientific advancements that revolutionized timekeeping in the 17th century.