Horloge van verguld koper c. 1750 - 1800

Editor: Here we have a gilded brass clock from somewhere between 1750 and 1800. It's absolutely beautiful in its delicate design. I'm struck by how ornate and precious it seems. What aspects of this Baroque beauty speak to you? Curator: Oh, this clock whispers stories! It's more than just telling time; it’s a jewel, a portable declaration. The brass practically hums with history. And gilded, of course! Can you imagine the pride someone must have taken, pulling this gleaming marvel from their pocket? What stories do you imagine it has told, quietly ticking through history? Editor: I hadn't thought about it being pulled from a pocket, the sheer elegance travelling everywhere with its owner! Curator: Exactly! Time was literally precious for them. The Baroque loved its flourishes, right? See those elegant hands and the floral detailing around the edge? They practically dance. It's time made beautiful, time made art. I wonder, does it make you think differently about time, now? Editor: Absolutely. It’s a far cry from glancing at my phone to check the time. I see how much an object like this can tell you about a person and their values. Curator: Precisely! We get so used to function, we forget how objects carry whispers of culture and personality. It makes you wonder what today's equivalent might be, doesn’t it? Perhaps something with even less staying power! What did you take away from this experience? Editor: I think the big takeaway for me is seeing how even the simplest item can give such unique insight. It’s got me thinking, anyway. Curator: As it should, time to ponder time itself. I am sure this has sparked more than one thing.