Columnar Table Clock
ca. 1660 | David Buschmann
In the 17th century, Augsburg was the leading production centre for innovative and elaborately configured clocks. David Buschmann, one of the most renowned clockmakers of the city, created works of great technical refinement. On the unusual column clocks, for example, the hour indicator advances by spiralling upward. Joiners and goldsmiths created the cases from materials such as ebony, tortoise shell and silver.
In the 17th century, Augsburg was the leading production centre for innovative and elaborately configured clocks. David Buschmann, one of the most renowned clockmakers of the city, created works of great technical refinement. On the unusual column clocks, for example, the hour indicator advances by spiralling upward. Joiners and goldsmiths created the cases from materials such as ebony, tortoise shell and silver.
Artist:
David Buschmann (1626 Augsburg - 1701 Augsburg)
Time:
ca. 1660
Object Name
Clock; table clock
Culture
Augsburg
Material/technology:
Silver, partially gilded bronze, tortoise shell, wood, brass, iron, silk, velvet
Dimensions:
H. 74 cm, B. 29 cm, T. 29 cm
Signed
David Buschman Aug.
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 6832