Reconstruction of Dondi's Astronomical Clock, 1974

Made:
1974 in Brighton
maker:
Thwaites and Reed Limited
and
Giovanni Dondi dall'Orologio

Reconstruction of Dondi clock, which represents a working model of the universe. Its movements, dials and calender are kept in motion by the weight driven clock, 1974

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1974-386/1
Materials:
ink, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
rewind unit: 460 x 640 x 350 mm
clock: 1185 x 780 mm
type:
astronomical clock and replica
credit:
Thwaites and Reed Limited