"The happy don't look at the time," wrote Alexander Griboyedov in the comedy The Misfortune of Being Witty. But the fortunate owners of antique clocks do look at the time. They contemplate them, listen to their mysterious chime, which fills the house with an atmosphere of tranquility and inner peace.
Clocks, with their perfectly regulated mechanisms subject to rigorous laws, were already considered in the 18th century as an image of the Universe. Voltaire wrote: "The universe is a clock, and the existence of the clock presupposes a clockmaker." I. Newton, G.W. Leibniz, and W. Paley, reflecting on the order of the world, related it to the clock.
Whatever the evolution of our understanding of the universe in the 21st century, one thing remains constant: antique clocks attract attention, fascinate, and, by measuring time, reveal the unique value of life's moments. And, as Mikhail Mamytch observed: "Valuable watches do not create time, but reflect how precious it is to their owner."
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Bronze and Silver, PendulumLarge mantelpiece set – clock and candelabra, Italy
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Bronze and Silver, PendulumLarge fireplace set – Neo-Renaissance – 19th century
1 400,00 €There is no AI review summary.
