Wall-Mounted Clock with Double-Headed Eagle

A sculptural clock framed by an imperial double-headed eagle

This sculptural clock was developed as an exploration of architectural form and symbolic presence. The double-headed imperial eagle, positioned above the dial, became the central structural element – not as decoration, but as a sculptural figure shaping the identity of the entire object. Its wings create a protective, almost architectural canopy, giving the clock a distinct spatial character.

The piece was crafted entirely in the Kostylo Warsaw atelier using traditional metalworking techniques. The eagle figure was hand‑chiselled, refined and gilded, allowing the form to emerge gradually through repeated shaping and surface work. The dial, made from rare striped flint, introduces a geological rhythm that contrasts with the precise geometry of the indices and numerals. The tempered and milled glass was selected to maintain clarity while respecting the object’s sculptural integrity.

Although the clock incorporates a precise quartz movement, its primary intention is not horological performance but sculptural expression. The mechanism serves as a functional core around which the artistic composition is built. The gilded hands, shaped and polished by hand, echo the material language of the eagle and unify the object visually.

This work continues my interest in reinterpreting historical and heraldic motifs through contemporary craft. The imperial eagle – a symbol traditionally associated with authority and dual perspective – is treated here as a sculptural presence rather than an emblem. The clock becomes a meeting point between function, symbolism and material, forming a coherent object shaped through manual discipline and attention to detail.

Watch the video about the luxury gold-plated wall clock with figural tsarist sculpture on my YouTube.