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Table Clock - Johan Dotthy, Breslau, 17th century
Reg. No: ST 028588
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- Summary:
- Table clock, square metal case of gilded brass. Horizontal dial has single hand and silver chapter ring. Made by Johan Dotthy or Donhy, Breslau, Germany, probably 17th century.
- Description:
- Door beneath dial contains bell for striking. Inner circle of brass on dial for setting alarm mechanism.
Spring wound; verge escapement. Single barrel for strike. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Joseph Lowy, 1972
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 7.7 cm (Height), 10.7 cm (Width), 10.7 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | striking clocks, table clocks |
| Themes this item is part of: | Joseph Lowy, Watchmaker (1889-1979), Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Clocks |
| Tertiary Classification: | germany |
| Inscriptions: | Maker's name on inside base-plate: 'Johan Dotthy [Donhy?], Breslau] |
| Maker: | Mr Johan Dotthy, Breslau, Germany, circa 1680 |
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