Monstrance clock

It is cross-shaped and typically either gold or silver in colour but can feature both colours.

They used to play an important part in a church ritual and often incorporated sacred figures as part of the design.

The clock made use of a rotating ball at the top or in the base to indicate the time of day.

Monstrance clocks and crucifix clocks remained fashionable until the eighteenth century.

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