Who created "Table clock"?

Table clock was created by Johann Heinrich Kleinschmidt in 17th century.

When was "Table clock" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Is "Table clock" in the public domain?

Yes, Table clock is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Table clock

Johann Heinrich Kleinschmidt

17th century

Medium

Brass, silver

Dimensions

Overall: 3 × 5 1/4 × 4 in. (7.6 × 13.3 × 10.2 cm)

Classification

Horology

Culture

German

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim, 1929

Accession Number

29.52.2

Art Historical Context

This exquisite 17th-century table, crafted by the skilled German clockmaker Johann Heinrichinschmidt, exemplifies pinnacle of Baroque-era horology. Measuring just 3 × 5¼ × 4 inches, its compact brass and silver form was designed for placement on a gentleman's desk or mantel, blending functionality with opulent decoration. The use of silver—often gilded or engraved—highlights the luxury accessible only to the elite, while durable brass ensured precise timekeeping mechanisms that were marvels of mechanical ingenuity. In the context of 17th-century Europe, German clockmakers like Kleinschmidt ad...

Table clock

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