Table Clock
3rd quarter 17th c. | 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:
3rd quarter 17th c.
Object Name
clock; sundial; table clock
Culture
Augsburg
Material/technology:
Partially painted wood, partially gilded brass, silver, enamel, painted paper, glass
Dimensions:
H. 69,5 cm, B. 30,3 cm, T. 14,5 cm
Signed
Davidt Buschman Aug.
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 6860