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What is the oldest astronomical clock in the world?
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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.
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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
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
$90,485 Sale Price / set
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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
Category
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
Sèvres Porcelain
Jeweled
Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in Long Island City, NY
and moved to Paris in 1813. In Tournai, he probably made one of his first astronomical clocks with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Clocks
Materials
Bronze


