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What is the oldest astronomical clock in the world?

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What is the oldest astronomical clock in the world?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

19th Century Mahogany Astronomical Regulator Clock With Mercury Pendulum
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Mahogany Astronomical Regulator Clock With Mercury Pendulum Dimensions : 73" Tall X
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

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

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
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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
By Mathieu Planchon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, notably restoring the 16th-century astronomical clock at Beauvais Cathedral and documenting early
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

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