Monumental Station Clock Mechanism
It was this complete mechanism, together with its pendulum and weights, that operated the monumental clock at Tomar Railway Station, terminal of the Tomar branch, which opened for operation on September 24th 1928. Adapted to the architectural structure of the station building, it was the pendulum and weights which maintained the monumental clock in motion when mounted on the station facade. Made in Portugal, it was built by the mechanical watchmaker Manoel Francisco Cousinha, founder of
Manuel Francisco Cousinha, A Boa Construtora (The Good Builder) - National Factory Of Monumental Clocks (? – ?)
Manuel Francisco Cousinha, A Boa Construtora (The Good Builder) was a master of monumental clock mechanisms, renowned for his intricate brass and iron designs like the 1928 Station Clock; discover timeless Portuguese craftsmanship and explore his captivating artistry.
Nationales Eisenbahnmuseum (Entroncamento, Portugal)
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Über dieses Kunstwerk
- Titel: Monumental Station Clock Mechanism
- Künstler: Manuel Francisco Cousinha, A Boa Construtora (The Good Builder) - National Factory Of Monumental Clocks
- Jahr: 1928
- Format: Landscape
- Urheberrechtlicher Status: Urheberrechtlich geschützt
- Ausstellung/Standort: Nationales Eisenbahnmuseum
- Schöpferische Phase: Early 20th Century
- Farbpalette: Earthy
- Hauptfarbe: Black
- Schlagworte: clockwork precision , antique clock art , brass clock details


