Astronomische Uhr auf hölzerner Wandkonsole, Ischl (Oberösterreich)

Artists/Producer

Name
Unknown

Inventory number

U 794

Classification

1. clock and watch collection
2. mechanical timekeepers
3. clocks
4. wall clocks
5. iron clocks

Date

• 1563

Material

• wood
• metal

Technique

• day of the week
• date
• month
• striking
• moon phase
• verge escapement

Dimensions

• Objektmaß 70×35×30 cm

Power source

weight

Literature

• Prominente Uhren. Zeitmesser und ihre Besitzer., Hauptautor: Orosz, Eva-Maria, 2004, S. 42, Abb. S. 43, Kat.-Nr. 16.2
• Highlights aus dem Wiener Uhrenmuseum, Hauptautor: Freitag W., Kerschbaum R., Orosz E.-M., 2010, S. 28, Abb. S. 29, Kat.-Nr. 3_40

Themes

• Renaissance
• Science and Technology
• Handcrafts and Design
• Household

Subjects

• clock
• numerals
• letters, alphabet, script
• stars in the firmament
• moon as celestial body
• sphere, globe ~ stereometry
• standing figure
• sculpture
• arm raised upward
• the cross ~ symbols of Christ
• column, pillar ~ architecture
• hotel, hostelry, inn

Iconclass Codes

• 23U24
• 49D11
• 49L1
• 24F2
• 24B
• 49D48
• 31A231
• 48C2
• 31A2511
• 11D12
• 48C161
• 46C52

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