Clock-watch
17th century
Medium
Silver; leather outer case
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Classification
Horology
Culture
British, London
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession Number
17.190.1467a, b
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of 17th-century horology with *Clock-watch* by Edward East, a clockmaker from London.ed during an era when precise timekeeping was a luxury symbol of sophistication, this petite silver timepiece, encased in protective leather, measures just 2 1/8 inches in diameter—perfectly sized for a gentleman's pocket. East, renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship, supplied watches to English royalty, including Charles I and II, elevating English watchmaking to rival continental Europe. The watch exemplifies the fusion of functionality and artistry in the decorative arts. Its ...