Clock

Clock

Any instrument other than a watch for measuring or indicating time, especially a mechanical or electronic device having a numbered dial and moving hands or a digital display.

Industry: Chronometry

Add a new term

Contributors in Clock

Become a Contributors

Clock

One of the most intriguing inventions of Abraham-Louis Breguet, first made c. 1805-10. The pendule sympathique consisted of a table or mantel clock with a special clip above to hold a watch during ...

pendule religieuse

Chronometry; Clock

The French bracket clock of the late 17th century, of plain architectural form. The name probably derived from their simplicity or by analogy with the architectural form of churches. These clocks are ...

pendule régence

Chronometry; Clock

The shortest period of the Regency in France (1715-23) was truly a transition period, the massive grandeur of Louis XIV designs softening, but not yet forming the new, lighter curves of Louis XV ...

pendule portative

Chronometry; Clock

A small clock, usually fitted with a handle, designed to be moved from place to place in the house, like an English bracket clock. Pendule portative is in no way synonymous with pendule de voyage. ...

pendule Louis XVI

Chronometry; Clock

Louis XVI's reported interest in horology is often cited to explain the horological sophistication attained during his reign (1774-92). It may explain the encouragement given to precision timepieces, ...

pendule Louis XV

Chronometry; Clock

Louis XV's long reign (1723-74) was a period of great development and diversification in clock casework. At the beginning of the period clocks still retained some of the prestige value of the ...

pendule Louis XIV

Chronometry; Clock

The early part of Louis XIV's reign (1643-1715) was a bad time for clockmaking, though watches were fashionable. The development of the pendulum caused renewed interest in clocks, leading to the ...