{"product_id":"pietre-jan-morjin","title":"Pietre \u0026 Jan Morjin Early Dutch Longcase Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eImportant Mid 18th Century Dutch longcase clock with planisphere dial scheepjes mechaniek by Pietre and Jan Morjin, Amsterdam. Veneered in rich burr-walnut.\u003cbr\u003eNetherlands, circa 1740\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 275 cms (108.3 ins)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 60 cms (23.7 ins)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 40 cms (15.8 ins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDutch longcase scheepjes mechaniek clock of typical form surmounted by carved wooden figural finials, Atlas and two bearers, the polychrome painted brass dial depicting an allegory on trade and plenty, silvered chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals, signed Pieter En Jan Moryn, Amsterdam, matted centre with subsidiary seconds ring with date aperture, silvered alarm setting disc, ringed winding holes, sector for day of week and zodiac sign above VI, the shaped arch engraved with scene of ships scheepjes mechaniek and a landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass four pillar eight-day movement, anchor escapement, Dutch strike and alarm on two bells above, two large and two small weights, pendulum, door-key and crank key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieter Morijn (Pierre Morin) was employed circa 1742 in the Oude Leliestraat in Amsterdam (Dutch clockmaker list). Pieter is famous for the production of various pocket watches, table clocks, a planetarium and Amsterdam’s standing Dutch longcase clocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieter was the son of Jean Morin (Jan Morijn), a fugitive French Protestant (refugee, Huguenot).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/clocks\/a-dutch-figured-and-burr-walnut-longcase-clock-5523540-details.aspx?from=searchresults\u0026amp;intObjectID=5523540\u0026amp;sid=df2519b8-b865-432f-ba07-e6f46b0eab00\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComparative Dutch longcase Clocks at Auction Christies European Noble and Private Collections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmsterdam | 13 – 14 December 2011 €73,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"146\"\u003eThe Morjin Family: Masters of 18th-Century Dutch Clockmaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"213\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"217\"\u003eMorjin family\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly Pieter (Pierre) and Jan Morjin, stand as exemplars of the intricate art of 18th-century European clockmaking. Based in Amsterdam, their work combined \u003cstrong data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"399\"\u003etechnical mastery and aesthetic refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of horology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eOrigins and Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"833\" data-start=\"528\"\u003eOperating from the heart of Amsterdam — a city renowned for its cultural vitality and artisanal excellence — the Morjin workshop embodied the zenith of Dutch craftsmanship. Their clocks reflect not only precision engineering but also the elegance and sophistication of the decorative arts of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"835\"\u003ePieter Morijn’s Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"871\"\u003eAt the forefront was \u003cstrong data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"892\"\u003ePieter Morijn\u003c\/strong\u003e (often recorded as Pierre Morin), active from around 1742 at Oude Leliestraat in Amsterdam. His prolific output ranged from finely crafted \u003cstrong data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003etable clocks\u003c\/strong\u003e to imposing \u003cstrong data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eDutch longcase clocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, each characterised by innovation, balance, and meticulous artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eFrench and Dutch Influences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003eThe Morjin story is also entwined with European history. Pieter’s father, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003eJean Morin (Jan Morijn)\u003c\/strong\u003e, was a French Protestant (Huguenot) refugee. This heritage introduced a fusion of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003eFrench elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1418\"\u003eDutch ingenuity\u003c\/strong\u003e into the family’s designs, producing timepieces that harmonised two of Europe’s greatest horological traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003eEnduring Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003eThe clocks of Pieter and Jan Morjin are more than instruments of timekeeping — they are \u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003eworks of art\u003c\/strong\u003e that capture the spirit of an age defined by exploration, innovation, and beauty. Today, they remain highly prized by collectors and scholars of 18th-century European horology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51225770525009,"sku":"7198","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/background-editor_output_02733d45-ee87-471a-8bf3-17d18458ddd4.png?v=1749159017","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/pietre-jan-morjin","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}