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The pendulum clock was first invented in 1653 by Christiaan Huygens, a noted Dutch mathematician. Not only did the invention bring about a scientific revolution, but had such profound impact on timekeeping that it has become known as a definitive period in clock making, in both, a functional and decorative sense. Today, one can find two distinct styles of French clocks. One which is known as "Boulle" and incorporates inlays of grass, ivory and porcelain surrounded by a tortoise shell, and the other, called "Religieuse", which features pewter and brass overlays that are set within ebony veneers that emerge from dark oak. The following are some of the antique clocks which feature elaborate designs which celebrate the opulence of both kings such as, King Louis XIV and the lifestyles of wealthy aristocrats. Clock with pedestal (Pendule Sur Gaine), ca. 1690. In 1670, Isaac II Thuret, a French clockmaker to King Louis XIV, designed an exquisite pendulum clock which featured a dial that indicated the hours, minutes and seconds. The clock is featured in the collection of Huygens.
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