Bell tower clock

Common name
Bell tower clock
Material
iron, brass, stone
Other preserved examples of Bell Tower Clock
  • MVSE-00583

Description

The bell tower clock was activated by two stone blocks that, using gravity, moved gears to mark the hours. It was located in the bell tower of the Church of Cardano.

Use

Areas of use
liturgical and ritual activities
Specific use
measurement of time

Preserved specimen

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SIRBeC
7s040-00210

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Association “Storia Natura e Vita”
Piazza Camozzi, 2
22010 Grandola ed Uniti (CO) –
Italy

VAT ID: IT 03290790132
Tax ID: 93007310134

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