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.
Museo Nacional Ferroviario (Entroncamento, Portugal)
Descubre la rica historia ferroviaria de Portugal en el Museo Nacional Ferroviario de Entroncamento. Locomotoras, material rodante y un viaje al pasado industrial.
Sobre esta obra
- Título: Monumental Station Clock Mechanism
- Artista: Manuel Francisco Cousinha, A Boa Construtora (The Good Builder) - National Factory Of Monumental Clocks
- Año: 1928
- Formato: Landscape
- Estado de derechos de autor: Bajo derechos de autor
- Ubicación: Museo Nacional Ferroviario
- Periodo de creación: Early 20th Century
- Paleta de colores: Earthy
- Color predominante: Black
- Palabras clave: clockwork precision , antique clock art , brass clock details


