Tischuhr mit elektromechanischer Signalfunktion: "Chronophone Silas" von Ferdinand Silas und Heinrich Karg, Wien

Artists/Producer

Name	Role
JAPY FRERES & CIE (1773—2006)	Producer
Ferdinand Silas (1842—1906)	patent holder
Heinrich Karg	supplier

Inventory number

U 400

Classification

1. clock and watch collection
2. mechanical timekeepers
3. clocks
4. bracket clocks
5. table clocks

Date

• around 1894

Material

• textile
• enamel
• glass
• metal
• wood

Technique

• rack striking
• balance

Dimensions

• Objektmaß 41,5×25×25 cm

Power source

electromechanical

Inscription

• CHRONOPHONE SILAS WIEN 1894. | HEINR. KARG WIEN VII. RICHTERGASSE No 5

Themes

• Science and Technology
• Handcrafts and Design
• Industry and Production

Subjects

• clock
• electric installation, fittings, e.g. socket, plug, light switch, cable, wire
• bell

Iconclass Codes

• 23U24
• 41A393

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