Before we all pulled our iPhones out of our back pocket to check the time, time was held by clocks, and some were the pinnacle of opulence. When it comes to antique clocks, there’s a world of rare and ...

Gifted to Chinese emperors by European missionaries during the Qing dynasty, the ‘zimingzhong’ showcase the melding of art and technology. By Andrew Paul Published Feb 6, 2024 12:45 PM EST Get the ...

BEIJING — To stroll through the Hall for Ancestral Worship deep within the Forbidden City is to appreciate the fascination that ornate mechanical timepieces held for successive emperors of China. Many ...

Called zimingzhong in Mandarin Chinese, or “bells that ring themselves”, these intricate clocks were brought to China by European missionaries during the Qing dynasty and were highly prized by Chinese ...

I have appraised all types of clocks — tallcase clocks, carriage clocks, mantel clocks and more — for clients in all parts of the world. These clock collectors have been surprised, or even stunned, ...

I have appraised all types of clocks – tall case clocks, carriage clocks, mantle clocks, etc., for clients in all parts of the world. These clock collectors have been surprised or even stunned when an ...