James Cox created other pieces, they are now on the exhibition in Science Museum in London until June 2024. Worth a visit. The sad thing James Cox died in poverty and bankruptcy. Very sad.
Making this today would take a circuitboard and a computer. Imagine making this in 1700s. Every pully, knob, gear, piece of gold, etc had to be handcrafted and subsequently the analog gears all had to make sense. Astonishing
Geniuses walk among us. How on earth was this ever built? Imagine the incredible complexity of the mechanism and individulal moving parts! :-O Absolutely "out of this world" amazing.♥
Kudos to the unsung heroes who Generation after generation have been taking care of it, oiling it and keeping it in better shape and condition than Leonardos lost Lion and other automatons .
Not only is the clock a magnificent work of art and technology for the time period, the entire area it is displayed in is absolutely stunning. You can just see the aristocracy, all dressed in their finest mingling and dancing. What stories that room and clock could tell.
Beautiful. Incredible. But the wealth it took to make this came from the suffering of untold numbers of serfs. That, too, should be factored into this equation.
Что интересного можно рассказать о бесчисленных бездельниках,танцующих в лучших нарядах ?😎 Лучшие одежды сделаны чужим трудом, дворец построен чужим трудом. Вся эта роскошь, всё,что Вы видите, создано за счёт труда и таланта людей, не имевших необходимого для жизни.
Absolutely outstanding ! IT has to be the best mechanical automaton/ clock , i have ever seen, would like to see the item for real , what a craftsman! . Must have blown people's minds when first created. Some of the best items were produced in the 18th century. A great item and enchanting to watch !
It is amazing that something like this was created in the mid 1700s. Not only is it mechanically ahead of the time period in which it was built but is also artistically beautiful. Just think of how many creative works were destroyed because of wars and yet this Peacock Clock survived them all.
I agree, we’ve lost the artistry of past eras. This is true in our architecture and other areas as well. Efficiency and profit are the highest values of society, we don’t have time for beauty.
@@Melospizia nah its easy to recreate it with current tech and find the spesific artisan as long as you have money... I mean this thing cost a fortune too at that time
While considerably less well known, isn't James Cox' Silver Swan at Barnard Castle also unaltered and in a functioning condition? I think we have two of his automatons left. Both of which are stunning.
I gotta see that's an impressive piece of Engineering for the time. I wonder if any engineer or mechanic build something like that nowadays it's extremely fascinating to watch it I hope for our sake that continues to function for a long time to come
We cannot have pieces like this one in our crazy time; We have lost true “Maestros” whom can imagine and make reality inspirational objects like “The Peacock Clock” rains ingenuity, and awe on our brains and senses. Beauty, art, functionality, inspiration , impossible standards to find today.
Instead of making weapons of War, this craftsman excelled himself to create something to enjoy, without the help of electricity. Truly a marvel of talent and ingenuity.
Hello Friend, Do you know what does that mean PEA? and the different between PEA and PEACOCK? PEA = Green bean, PEACOCK is Peacock, therefore your idea is VERY BAD, we can't call this clock is PEACLOCK, it changes the whole meaning of it..
The clock didn't just appear......a clockmaker made it! A building didn't just appear for it to set in.....a builder built it!! This world didn't just appear.......a creator created it!!!!
I also recommend Uri Tuchman here on RUclips. a currently living craftsman of such incredibly high quality thatI think he may go down in history, mentioned in the same breath as these folk. Extraordinary and well worth a look at his videos
I think your comment can potentially answer your own question. One of the purpose of this video ( I believe) is to introduce this piece, hence the narration. Were people to fully hear the clock - that is, without the music in the beginning - it would be far too easy for people to ignore the narration and information given about the history.
Words cannot describe the genius it took to construct such an amazing piece. From human hands it was formed. From human mind it was conceived.
Divine inspiration I'd say, actually xxx
James Cox created other pieces, they are now on the exhibition in Science Museum in London until June 2024. Worth a visit. The sad thing James Cox died in poverty and bankruptcy. Very sad.
Simply a masterpiece. The peacock clock is like witnessing the Mona Lisa or Michaelangelo's David. This is the pinnacle of clockmaking.
Hey!, I’m a MichaelW too!!
I've never seen anything like this in my whole life!!!
The Mona Lisa is nothing compared to this clock. Mona Lisa is actually severely, severely underwhelming in person and is extremely overrated.
Was lucky enough to have seen this in person. Seriously, this thing is amazing. The more you looked at it, the more details and new things you see.
Imagine having it at your 🏡 when you can look at it everyday and everyday you'd discover something new!
You’re truly blessed. I can only know in my heart that it’s much more exquisite in person.
@@The_Beast_666 this peacock clock still rings on every wednesday????
I’m in awe of this masterpiece. What I wouldn’t do to study, see and hear it in person.
Making this today would take a circuitboard and a computer. Imagine making this in 1700s. Every pully, knob, gear, piece of gold, etc had to be handcrafted and subsequently the analog gears all had to make sense. Astonishing
Geniuses walk among us. How on earth was this ever built? Imagine the incredible complexity of the mechanism and individulal moving parts! :-O Absolutely "out of this world" amazing.♥
Klasse Freunde
да уж
Impressive master piece of art. Humanity is very lucky for keeping this awesome clock to admire.
I've never seen anything so beautiful! I'm stunned speechless.
wonderful clock-- so very glad it survived the 1917 Revolutions and the Second World War! fantastic!
I will never forget being awed by this beautiful work of art! 🇨🇦🇨🇦💕💕
Kudos to the unsung heroes who Generation after generation have been taking care of it, oiling it and keeping it in better shape and condition than Leonardos lost Lion and other automatons .
Not only is the clock a magnificent work of art and technology for the time period, the entire area it is displayed in is absolutely stunning. You can just see the aristocracy, all dressed in their finest mingling and dancing. What stories that room and clock could tell.
Before they were all lined up and shot by communists? Its amazing it wasnt melted down
@@Ryan98063 It was well kept even during the WWII, when the city was besieged and more than one million people died from starvation.
Beautiful. Incredible. But the wealth it took to make this came from the suffering of untold numbers of serfs. That, too, should be factored into this equation.
@@Hklbrries 👍👏👏👏👏👏
Что интересного можно рассказать о бесчисленных бездельниках,танцующих в лучших нарядах ?😎
Лучшие одежды сделаны чужим трудом, дворец построен чужим трудом. Вся эта роскошь, всё,что Вы видите, создано за счёт труда и таланта людей, не имевших необходимого для жизни.
Absolutely outstanding ! IT has to be the best mechanical automaton/ clock , i have ever seen, would like to see the item for real , what a craftsman! . Must have blown people's minds when first created. Some of the best items were produced in the 18th century. A great item and enchanting to watch !
Wonderful! Hopefully this elaborate gift to Catherine paid off. 😄
I watched that when I was on holiday in Russia June 2012 , so beautiful , wonderful , amazing
That golden peacock by itself is a piece of art!what an exquisite clock!
That is Advanced Technology for That Time. Keep it very well preserved. Magnificent.
Humans are capable of so much beauty and greatness.
And unfortunately, so much grief and destruction.
And heartache
And memes
It is amazing that something like this was created in the mid 1700s. Not only is it mechanically ahead of the time period in which it was built but is also artistically beautiful. Just think of how many creative works were destroyed because of wars and yet this Peacock Clock survived them all.
So incredibly intricate and detailed. It’s just so heartbreakingly dusty…. Id love to see this mechanism in person one day.
I have seen it in person, and I must say this video does it justice.
Stunning - I would love to see what the artists of this kind of work would be able to do with today's technology.
I think it would not be as good. The mechanics of this exquisite work of art is what makes it so incredible and invaluable.
It went into outer space.
It would cost a billion dollars today.
I agree, we’ve lost the artistry of past eras. This is true in our architecture and other areas as well. Efficiency and profit are the highest values of society, we don’t have time for beauty.
@@Melospizia nah its easy to recreate it with current tech and find the spesific artisan as long as you have money... I mean this thing cost a fortune too at that time
I do believe this is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
Incredible. A Miracle of Ingenuity.
Stunningly Beautiful.
A World Treasure.
Beautiful, stunning and a masterpiece
So Beautiful,and Unique. God Bless!
One of the most wonderful things I have ever seen!
Magnifique Magique !!! Et la nature est bien là dans les mains de l'homme !!!
Volt szerencsém látni!
Une merveille.....tant par la technologie que par la beauté créative.....🌺
AMAZING!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! AND WORKING!!!! THANK YOU FOE SHARING THIS!
While considerably less well known, isn't James Cox' Silver Swan at Barnard Castle also unaltered and in a functioning condition? I think we have two of his automatons left. Both of which are stunning.
Just seen the silver swan in the Bowes museum and it is certainly fully working after a complete refurbishment recently.
Exquisite craftmenship !! WoWW
I gotta see that's an impressive piece of Engineering for the time. I wonder if any engineer or mechanic build something like that nowadays it's extremely fascinating to watch it I hope for our sake that continues to function for a long time to come
Unbelievable, beautiful and a true work of art!
Wow! Amazingly Beautiful!
Kitsch of the highest level. Marvelous workmanship.
Beautiful!!!
I could waste my life away watching the beauty of this work of art ❤️
It was made 250 years ago and it works!!! Amazing!!!
Thank you.
A work of absolute genius. I can't wait to see it in person. Must go to st Petersburg.
Amazing Building, and Work of Art Clock ! BEAUTIFUL !
Stunning! What fantastic talent and artwork! I hope it will remain so many more can enjoy it !
this floored me! wow! it would be so awesome to this this in person
It's so beautiful. Almost a wonder of its own.
One of most beautiful and fascinating thing human ever created. I took picture of it when I visited there
So beautiful... I have no words
Simply wonderful. And the Hermitage has many other wonderful things I'd like to see. Subscribed.
cheers from overcast Vienna, Scott
I am blown away at these clocks!!! Wow!!! This is absolutely amazing!!
truly amazing of what beuty humans are capable of creating.
😲😲 Such beauty! 😄😊😊😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
WOW! Amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Wow….. So want to see this in person!
Simply amazing. True work of art and mind.
Stunning. One of a kind.
We cannot have pieces like this one in our crazy time;
We have lost true “Maestros” whom can imagine and make reality inspirational objects like “The Peacock Clock” rains ingenuity, and awe on our brains and senses.
Beauty, art, functionality, inspiration , impossible standards to find today.
Seems everyone is too busy on their iPhones and taking selfies to explore their own potential anymore!!
This is perhaps one of the most amazing and beautiful things ever built. White dudes never cease to amaze me, they build the most wonderful things.
Incredibly beautiful! ❤
Instead of making weapons of War, this craftsman excelled himself to create something to enjoy, without the help of electricity. Truly a marvel of talent and ingenuity.
Absolutely incredible!
Absolutely magnificent!!!
so Nice I watch over and over absolutely stunning
So beautiful...wow
Stunning.
That clock would go lovely in my living room. lol.
My eyes can't believe what they are seeing!!!
These things are our human nature's treasure .
I'm just intoxicated with this unimaginable video
From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
Fantastic! Thanks for posting this.
Unbelievable mechanism and artistry.
Шедевральная красота!
Mind Blown...
This is my favorite clock🙂
Splendid.
A masterpiece!
...why not call it the peaclock?
Hello Friend,
Do you know what does that mean PEA? and the different between PEA and PEACOCK?
PEA = Green bean, PEACOCK is Peacock, therefore your idea is VERY BAD, we can't call this clock is PEACLOCK, it changes the whole meaning of it..
Clever
Because that would be too punny.
Because it isn't a Peaclock is it? If so would be a beanstalk not an oak tree with birds.
Cox also made the silver swan automaton in the Bowes museum in England so this one is not the 'only' one.
He said the only one unaltered and in functioning condition. The one part of the silver swan was stolen.
Thanks for sharing.
👀 this is wanderfull.
so beautiful
Très beau à regarder
This is absolutely marvellous O.o 👏
how can something be so absolutely mesmerising and so absolutely irritating at the same time... Time
Why irritating??😀
@@barbaraclarke6069 its like a parallel universe... heaven and hell... pleasant to the eye and excruciating to the eardrum!
This person was absolutely brilliant...wonder how he’d make out with modern technology!
Magnifique du jamais vu...
notre nouvelle chaine sur l'Hermitage
Csodálatosan szép !!!!
3:06 i have a new sleep paralysis demon
Sounds like a squeaky door
Unbelievable and to think it has functioned for hundreds of year now.
Fantastic !!
Awesome!!!
Wonderful artisan...St Petersburg Russia...collection.
Les artisans d'autrefois étaient des artistes formidables
The clock didn't just appear......a clockmaker made it! A building didn't just appear for it to set in.....a builder built it!! This world didn't just appear.......a creator created it!!!!
And the ultimately complicated creater just appeared..... wow the hypocrisy
I also recommend Uri Tuchman here on RUclips. a currently living craftsman of such incredibly high quality thatI think he may go down in history, mentioned in the same breath as these folk. Extraordinary and well worth a look at his videos
This is the biggest flex in history
I have the exact time piece that fits on my wrist :)
To je nádhera👍👍👍☘️☘️☘️
Eu gostei dessa exposição sobre a arte Moderna 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
A white oak. A favorite of forest 🌳 creatures for it’s delicious acorns.
This is so beautiful it makes serfdom almost worthwhile!
Philippe Yared ummm not really the clock is amazing, but to have the majority of the population as Slaves 😬
The clock is amazing, but why have you added that awful music over the narrative? Just let people hear the clock!
I think your comment can potentially answer your own question. One of the purpose of this video ( I believe) is to introduce this piece, hence the narration. Were people to fully hear the clock - that is, without the music in the beginning - it would be far too easy for people to ignore the narration and information given about the history.