Clock movement 1745

Filippo Polvini’s 1745 *Clock movement*, a lantern clock housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a beautiful example of 18th-century decorative arts. Its elaborate design features a painted face with a central clock and floral motifs, intricately crafted brass elements, and a bell to signal the time. The small size of the clock suggests it was made for domestic use, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry involved in even the most mundane objects of the time.