Horloge in de vorm van een wereldbol 1552

This is a 16th century clock in the form of an orb, made by Franciscus Denoncent in 1552. The intricate silver-colored globe is engraved with lines of latitude and longitude, suggesting a map of the world. Although details of the map are not visible in this image, this object, which is small enough to be held in the hand, would have been a decorative and functional timekeeping device.