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Automaton Clock - Austria Reg. No: ST 025806

Summary:: Auromaton clock in form of a cathedral, Austria. Doors open at the base to reveal a robed monk who tolls the bell in the steeple to mark the hour.
Description:: Spring wound.

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	56 cm (Height), 19 cm (Width)
Weight:	25 g (Weight)

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Tagged with:	automaton clocks, gothic clocks, mantel clocks, striking clocks
Themes this item is part of:	Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Clocks
Tertiary Classification:	austria
Place Made:	Austria

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Carolyn Ferrante Posted on 04 Jan 2010 1:06 AM

RE: Automation Clock -- Austria
Registration # -- ST 025906
Please tell me how I can purchase this
lovely item and how I can find out its price.

Discovery Centre Posted on 06 Jan 2010 4:14 PM

Hi Carolyn. Our collection objects are owned by the people of the State of Victoria. As such none of our objects are for sale. We suggest that you search for an antique dealer who specialises in clocks or contact the Australian Antiquarian Horological Society, who might be able to point you in the right direction. Their website is http://www.clockandwatchclub.com/default.htm

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