Winding Mechanism for Reconstruction of Dondi's Astrarium, 1961-1974

Made:
1961-1974 in Brighton
maker:
Thwaites and Reed Limited
and
Giovanni Dondi dall'Orologio
Electrical winding mechanism for reconstruction of Dondi clock

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Electrical winding mechanism for reconstruction of Dondi clock
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Electrical winding mechanism for reconstruction of Dondi clock. Reconstruction made from detailed account of astrarium written by Dondi, 1961-1974

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1974-387
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), rope and lead (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 1130 mm 670 mm,
type:
movement - clockwork
credit:
Thwaites and Reed Limited