Watch Collection (page 6)

coloured lithograph showing a clock and watch seller in Paris approx. 1850
5306107 coloured lithograph showing a clock and watch seller in Paris approx. 1850; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women working in the pinion department of the American Watch Co
5310151 Women working in the pinion department of the American Watch Co; (add.info.: Engraving depicting women working in the pinion department of the American Watch Co., Waltham, Massachusetts)

She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept"
3086236 She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept", illustration from 'The Story of The Magic Horse', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

Jewish Pedlar selling fob watches to a milkmaid with jug. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry
FLO4688678 Jewish Pedlar selling fob watches to a milkmaid with jug. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England, Scotland and Ireland, Ackermann

Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": View of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)
3562591 Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": View of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) and Big Ben in London; (add.info.: England, London, Westminster bridge)

Piazza della Borsa in Trieste
3559229 Piazza della Borsa in Trieste by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Molari, Antonio Date of Artwork: 1806 -1809 Location: Piazza della Borsa, Trieste Photographer: Alinari)

Close-up of the facade of the Palazzo di Montecitorio with the Obelisk in front. Rome
3558853 Close-up of the facade of the Palazzo di Montecitorio with the Obelisk in front. Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist)

Town Hall, formerly the Public Palace or Palazzo dei Priori, the draft Bernardo Rossellini (1409-1464), Pienza
3557900 Town Hall, formerly the Public Palace or Palazzo dei Priori, the draft Bernardo Rossellini (1409-1464), Pienza. The photograph was taken after the restoration of 1901

Gulliver's Travels: The Emperor and Empress came to see my watch and penknife, taken from my pockets (colour litho)
8666336 Gulliver's Travels: The Emperor and Empress came to see my watch and penknife, taken from my pockets (colour litho) by English School

On the look out (colour litho)
8655825 On the look out (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the look out. Bulldog wearing clothes and carrying a cudgel at night in the city)

Photographer at work (b/w photo)
8672157 Photographer at work (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photographer at work)

Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)
8642915 Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer
532659 The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer. Early 17th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman in the case (colour litho)
8656444 A woman in the case (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman in the case. Pocket watch. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

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The Town Hall of Sydney
3561629 The Town Hall of Sydney by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sydney, Australia / Oceania 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The parish church of Argegno on Lake Como
3562975 The parish church of Argegno on Lake Como by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Argegno 1900-1905 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Bell tower of the Duomo of Ampezzo
3562163 Bell tower of the Duomo of Ampezzo by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Ampezzo 1953 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View with people of the Pont de l'Ile in Geneva
3566615 View with people of the Pont de l'Ile in Geneva by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Geneva, Switzerland 1890 ca)

The tower, the fountain hall and Ruprecht's house. The buildings are part of the Ottheinrichsbau
3570363 The tower, the fountain hall and Ruprecht's house. The buildings are part of the Ottheinrichsbau, palace which rises in the eastern side of Heidelberg Castle, in Germany

Pocket watch, with dedication engraved on the lid, 1815-16 (silver)
MMM5470478 Pocket watch, with dedication engraved on the lid, 1815-16 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket watch)

Pocket watch, which belonged to Vice Admiral Thomas Masterman Hardy and given to Emma Hamilton, 1826-27 (silver)
MMM5470472 Pocket watch, which belonged to Vice Admiral Thomas Masterman Hardy and given to Emma Hamilton, 1826-27 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket watch)

Watch by John Harrison (1683-1776) that allowed him to develop his H3 chronometer project, completed in 1759
MMM5476643 Watch by John Harrison (1683-1776) that allowed him to develop his H3 chronometer project, completed in 1759 by Harrison, John (1693-1776); National Maritime Museum, London

Sapphire from a ring, c.1882-1930s (sapphire)
7227134 Sapphire from a ring, c.1882-1930s (sapphire); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 35.09 carats)

Pocket chronometer: Relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48., 19th century (Silver, enamel)
7295499 Pocket chronometer: Relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48., 19th century (Silver, enamel) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Advertisement for Sir John Bennett, Ltd, Watch, Clock, and Jewellery Manufacturers
5311748 Advertisement for Sir John Bennett, Ltd, Watch, Clock, and Jewellery Manufacturers; (add.info.: Advertisement for Sir John Bennett, Ltd., Watch, Clock, and Jewellery Manufacturers)

Town Hall, formerly the Public Palace or Palazzo dei Priori, the draft Bernardo Rossellini (1409-1464), Pienza
3557901 Town Hall, formerly the Public Palace or Palazzo dei Priori, the draft Bernardo Rossellini (1409-1464), Pienza. The photo was taken before the restoration of 1901 by Unknown photographer

1900 Paris World's Fair: Belgian pavilion
3561316 1900 Paris World's Fair: Belgian pavilion by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1900 Universal Exhibition of Paris)

The Arch of the Lions, in Verona
3566494 The Arch of the Lions, in Verona by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Verona 1865-1875 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577638 Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian troops before Paris waiting for the sortie
530573 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian troops before Paris waiting for the sortie. One rifleman, bayonet fixed, sits on an upright piano keeping watch while his companions enjoy a meal

Albertina, Victorian (gold)
PFR121364 Albertina, Victorian (gold); Private Collection; © Paul Freeman; © Paul Freeman.

Dug Outs, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404033 Dug Outs, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Merrie England: The marching of the watch (litho)
8642423 Merrie England: The marching of the watch (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The marching of the watch)

Human invention anticipated: The escapement (engraving)
8657881 Human invention anticipated: The escapement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The escapement)

Album "Photographs of London": View of Parliament and Big Ben
3563223 Album "Photographs of London": View of Parliament and Big Ben by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1890 ca)

Portrait of a Man, 1868 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879710 Portrait of a Man, 1868 (oil on fabric) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80.1x65.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Leon Bonnat).

New York woman stealing from a sleeping man in the park (engraving)
8664227 New York woman stealing from a sleeping man in the park (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pirate of the parks)

Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch
538161 Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch the launch of the space capsule Columbiad

The Optical Illusion. 1794 (engraving). by Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845). L'Optique
5306106 The Optical Illusion. 1794 (engraving). by Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845). L'Optique; (add.info.: The Optical Illusion. 1794 (engraving). by Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845)

Amazing and Muscadin, fashionable French men of the Directory era, 1796. The Incredible holds a monocle and cudgel
FLO4572577 Amazing and Muscadin, fashionable French men of the Directory era, 1796. The Incredible holds a monocle and cudgel and wears two watches from his belt

Pocket chronometer: Relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48., 19th century (silver, enamel)
7295500 Pocket chronometer: Relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48., 19th century (silver, enamel) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Albertina and Watch, Victorian, English, 19th century (gold)
PFR121560 Albertina and Watch, Victorian, English, 19th century (gold); Private Collection; © Paul Freeman; © Paul Freeman; out of copyright.

View of Campidoglio with the Palazzo Senatorio, Rome
3560773 View of Campidoglio with the Palazzo Senatorio, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome 1870 ca)

W.H. Fairbanks, Frank G. Carpenter, Tom Magowan, and Mr. MacPherson, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
W.H. Fairbanks, Frank G. Carpenter, Tom Magowan, and Mr. MacPherson, between c1900 and 1916.

Tom Magowan and Bill McFee, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Tom Magowan and Bill McFee, between c1900 and 1916.

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Timeless Elegance: From the intricate Kinecar to the precision of Rolex, watches have always been a symbol of sophistication and style. In 1937, Rolex introduced their precision watches, setting a new standard in horology. A glimpse into the past reveals an enchanting advertisement from 1931, showcasing the allure of a Rolex wrist watch. The magic of Verdi's opera captivated audiences in 1953, as they watched with bated breath. Transported to Britain in 1903, we witness a thrilling game of bowls where spectators eagerly follow every move. The joyous melody played by a brass band mesmerizes young boys who can't help but watch in awe. Inspired by Dante's vision of angels, time seems suspended as heavenly beings grace our imagination through artistry and craftsmanship. Amsterdam's Night Watch stands tall as an iconic masterpiece that commands attention even today. Another timeless advertisement from Rolex reminds us that these wristwatches are more than just accessories; they are heirlooms passed down through generations. Stepping into Reading Signal Works' Clock Shop in 1969 takes us on a journey through time itself – reminding us to cherish each passing moment. In moments etched forever in history, such as Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding day, all eyes were fixed on their wrists adorned with exquisite timepieces – symbols of love and commitment for eternity. Nature too holds its own captivating spectacle as we observe meerkats perched on the edge of Ntwetwe salt pan – vigilant guardians keeping track of time amidst vast landscapes. Whether it be innovation or tradition, art or nature - there is something truly captivating about watching life unfold second by second.