Slinger van consoleklok c. 1745 - 1749

This anonymous 18th-century console clock, dating from around 1745-1749, is a fine example of Rococo style. The intricate gold ornamentation and the use of marquetry, a technique of inlaying wood with different colored woods, are characteristic of this period. The clock is also adorned with a cherub, a popular motif in Rococo art, and a pair of figures on the top that represent the classical themes of love and marriage. The clock’s small dimensions would have made it suitable for a boudoir or a lady’s dressing room, highlighting its status as a luxury item.