Objekt 3
Large astronomical monstrance clock
Description
The large astronomical table clock was made in Dresden in 1558 for the Elector August I of Saxony. August was scientifically educated and was particularly interested in astronomy, cartography, mathematics and metrology, and also collected astrological prophecies. With the Kunstkammer, founded in 1560, he laid the foundation for the art and natural science collections of the Dresden court.
Object description
Dresden, around 1558
Brass gilded, steel partly blued, silver, bell bronze
Signature: Hans. Geb. clockmaker
Deposit Dr. Eugen Gschwind Foundation, Basel, G.166
Inv. 1983.1166.