Fine Jewellery, Watches, Silver & Coins 25th October 2023 at 12pm

Lola Hynes Clocks are simple devices but their cultural and decorative importance cannot be overstated. Time – keeping dates back to Ancient Egypt where sundials measured the movement of the sun, mechanical clocks were developed in the Middle Ages while the 17th & 18th centuries saw the introduction of sec- ond and minute hands as well as por table pocket watches; the industrial rev- olution led to mass production of affordable time pieces for the general pop- ulation and the 20th century saw revolutionary advancements with highly accurate quar tz and electronic clocks now ubiquitous in homes and work places. As well as their obvious practicality in society clocks have a cultural and symbolic significance, they mark celebrations, religious observances and even social gatherings, the chiming or striking of a clock is a comfor ting and familiar sound that connects people to their heritage. Not only useful, clocks are highly aesthetic and have been used as decorative objects since their inception. In the 18th century clocks became an integral par t of interior de- sign whereas the Victorian era saw an explo- sion of creativity in clocks with ornate mantle clocks, wall clocks and even novelty clocks be- coming popular as decorative elements in the home. Why not help to preserve the long history of clocks as decorative objects of ar t and craft- manship while bringing character and charm to your home? 4 TIME TO BUY A CLOCK Lot 459 LIVE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS • WEDNESDAY, 25th OCT 2023 AT 12PM