Foedraal van het reishorloge met repetitieslagwerk met de ontmoeting van Apollo en Amphissa c. 1775

This is a travel clock case with repeating clockwork showing the meeting of Apollo and Amphissa, created by Johann Georg Strasser. The clock’s visual narrative places you in a time when mythological and pastoral scenes were more than mere decoration; they embodied social ideals and aspirations of the upper classes. Consider the mythology of Apollo and Amphissa, and the history of depicting this. What does it mean to carry such imagery with you? The case shows a classical style which was popular among elite circles who wished to assert cultural status through the arts. The choice of ivory further signifies luxury and privilege, reflecting the socio-economic structures of the time and how access to exotic materials was a display of power. How does this intimate, portable object shape your perception of time and travel? The case prompts reflection on the historical contexts of luxury, power, and representation, connecting the personal experience of time with broader societal narratives.