A first clock, known as the Three Kings (because it scrolled the three wise men in front of the Holy Family every hour), had been built between 1352 and 1354 by an unknown master, but it had to cease to function at the beginning of the sixteenth century. due to its wear and rust 3.
The third and current clock generally consists of new mechanisms placed in the case of the second clock, dating from the sixteenth century.
"A gun hidden within a bible, made for Francesco Morozini, Doge of Venice (1619-1694). The owner of the bible could pull the silk bookmark to shoot while the book was still closed. Now on display at the Museo Correr in Venice."
A first clock, known as the Three Kings (because it scrolled the three wise men in front of the Holy Family every hour), had been built between 1352 and 1354 by an unknown master, but it had to cease to function at the beginning of the sixteenth century. due to its wear and rust 3.
The third and current clock generally consists of new mechanisms placed in the case of the second clock, dating from the sixteenth century.
Strasbourg astronomical clock
A first clock, known as the Three Kings (because it scrolled the three wise men in front of the Holy Family every hour), had been built between 1352 and 1354 by an unknown master, but it had to cease to function at the beginning of the sixteenth century. due to its wear and rust 3.
The third and current clock generally consists of new mechanisms placed in the case of the second clock, dating from the sixteenth century.
Its creator was blinded by the towns officials, so that he could not create a second or better clock.
#31 is an otter though highly stylised. Notice the 2 limbs near the face. A seal would have flippers.