Zeit Auszeit (Timeout for Time) is an exhibition of Meissen porcelain timekeepers at the Meissen factory in Meissen, a short drive from Dresden. Running till 28 February 2012, the exhibition showcases 25 timepieces in Meissen porcelain, mostly clocks from the 19th century to the modern age, as well as a pair of Glashütte Original watches. Because Meissen has kept the moulds of every single design ever produced, the clocks below have two dates – the first is the date of the mould while the latter is the date of the production of the piece is question. Even today the Meissen catalogue contains some items that were originally design centuries ago. Visiting the Meissen porcelain factory – the oldest porcelain works in Europe founded in 1710 – is worth the trip and this exhibition is a bonus. Many thanks to Glashütte Original for arranging this visit. – SJX

Clock with Diana, 1740, c. 1924

Clock “Poland”, 1744, c. 1850-1900

Clock with birds, 1746, c. 1850-1900

Clock “The Four Elements”, 1750-1760, c. 1930

Clock with allegoric figures, 1748, c. 1850-1900

Pocket watch holder, 1747, c. 1850-1900

Close-up of pocket watch holder that reminds one of the passing of time

Clock with pigeons, 1776, c. 1850-1900

Clock with inkstand, 1770, c. 1924-1934

Clock “Allegory of the Arts”, 1886, c. 1886-1924

Clock “The Hunt”, 1843, c. 1924-1934

Clock with reading Amor, 1850, c. 1950

Clock in Neo-Renaissance style, 1884, c. 1886-1924

Close-up of above

Clock with muses “Thalia and Melpomene”, 1870-1890, c. 1870-1924

Clock with urn, 1870-1890, c. 1870-1924

Clock with Flora, 1897, c. 1924-1934

Close-up of above

Clock with relief, 1909, c. 1909-1924

Clock “Future”, 1904, c. 1904-1924

Close-up of “Future”

Clock with lovers, 1904, c. 1950

Clock with dancing couple, 1905, c. 1905-1924

Close-up of dancing couple

Clock with flower application and oriental-style decor, 1916, c. 1916-1924

Clock carried by two putti, 1920, c. 1920-1924

Clock with bridal couple and almond tree, 1981, c. post-1981

Putto with flute and clock, 1940, c. 1950

Glashütte Original Julius Assman, c. 1999

Glashütte Original ladies Meissen on left

Meissen dial of limited edition for Singapore by Glashütte Original