In the past, various types of objects were created for measuring time, and today these populate the antiques market, stimulating the curiosity of art lovers. The first clocks were sundials and water or powder hourglasses, then at the end of the 13th century, along with firearms, the first mechanical clocks appeared, made by blacksmiths and smelters. Since then, these objects have evolved, allowing watchmakers to perfect the measurement of time through the creation of complications and by employing artists to craft cases that are refined masterpieces of decorative art.
The presence of antique clocks on the international antiques market is synonymous with constant and widespread interest due to a combination of attractions that this type of object exerts, which in fact attracts the attention of both collectors of scientific instruments and collectors of antiques. When evaluating this particular type of art object, greater consideration is given to technical and functional characteristics than to the aesthetic appearance of the object or the signature of the artists.
