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What is the oldest astronomical clock in the world?
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The oldest astronomical clock in the world is in Prague, located on the Old Town City Hall in city square. Installed in 1410, it was the third oldest astronomical clock in the world, and the oldest one still in operation. Browse a range of astronomical clocks on 1stDibs.
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Josias Astronomical Clock Watch Parts Assemblage Photo Planet Collage Photograph
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
is titled Josias Astronomical Clock
SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012)
Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German
Category
1970s Dada Black and White Photography
Materials
Metal
Important Boulle Marquetry Clock, 19th Century
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
cabinetmaker of the second half of the 19th century. The mechanism of our astronomical clock has three dials
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent ebonized wood and gilt bronze mid-19th century clock signed Raingo Freres, France
Category
Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
1832, was famous for its astronomical clocks, one of which is now in the Windsor Castle collection. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850
By Raingo Frères
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
(1775 – 1847). He specialised in astronomical clocks. He had four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and
Category
Antique 1850s French Other Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris
By Raingo Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain Mantel clock by Raingo Freres, Paris
French porcelain mantel clock housed in
Category
Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain