Photo of Watch, 17th century - Public domain dedication
Summary
Jean-Pierre Huaud, known as the younger Huaud (Swiss, 1655–1723)
Horology is a set of sciences about the measurement of time. In the private and most common sense, the term refers to the study of mechanical devices for measuring time, both in a professional context (watchmaking) and in an amateur context (watch-related hobbies, including collecting antique watches).
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Date
1600 - 1699
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)