Horloge van goud c. 1740 - 1860

This golden clock, made by R. Griffin, presents us with a compelling meditation on time. At its heart, the clock embodies the relentless march of time, a concept as old as civilization itself. Consider the Roman god Chronos, who represents time's destructive power, devouring all things. The clock's face, with its precise markings, echoes the sundials of antiquity, tools used to measure the passage of daylight, and of life. In the dance of the clock's hands, we find a parallel to the cyclical nature of life and death, reminiscent of the ouroboros, the ancient symbol of a serpent eating its own tail. The intricate design on its golden surface mirrors the fleeting beauty that time both creates and erodes. The clock is more than a device; it is a symbol laden with the weight of ages, reminding us of our mortality.