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Schlotheim, Hans (1547-1625)

(possibly): The Mechanical Galleon (nef), clock. Germany, Augsburg, 1580-1590. Automaton in the form of a 'nef' or ship table ornament. Gilded brass hull with embossed decoration of the sea with waves and monsters. Three masts with yard arms carrying furled cloth sails. At the top of each mast a metal pennant. Wire rigging ropes and waxed thread ratlines. On the main deck eight figures each with a sword. A small clock is mounted at the base of the main mast, showing hours and minutes on a silver dial. Gilded silver, iron, enamel, brass, embossed, 105 x 78.5 x 20.3 (excl. cannons). Inv. 1866,1030.1.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART537261

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3492px × 5000px

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