(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the store manager at Tharpe Antiques, in Easton, part of the Talbot Historical Society. The Rauthaus-Glockenspiel is a wonderful example of a German-made mechanical clock that thrills audiences with its entirely mechanical composition, music and movement.įor all of our technology and advancements in the world, old antique wonders like this one still do not fail to amaze what human ingenuity can produce and achieve. It was a tourist attraction, chiming and re-enacting three times every day. Miraculously, the Rauthaus-Glockenspiel was not damaged during the horrible fighting, even though nearby rooftops were blown off. The world-famous antique clock: Rauthaus-Glockenspiel by DeeDee Wood Antiques Th e Rauthaus-Glockenspiel clock dates back to around 1908, and was part of a new town hall construction in Munich. I was impressed with all the moving parts. Many wars have been fought in Europe, and especially hit hard was Germany in World War II. Glockenspiel 4 206 reviews 38 of 221 things to do in Salzburg Castles Visit website Call Write a review What people are saying Pretty impressive Nov 2022 Incredible, even by night. Linda Franke I remember seeing this clock in 1973. two small figures, an angel and a night watchman, appear below the clock’s face. Their dancing symbolizes their loyalty to the Duke in extremely hard times, hope of getting through the plague, and survival in the face of death.Įvery seven years this dance is also performed live in Munich, as a part of a tradition for the city to never forget the survival of the terrible plague, a tradition dating back to 1700.Īt the end of the performance by the mechanical clock, a little golden rooster comes out and chirps three times, ending the noise and movement.īut, rest assured, it will happen all over again the next day, at 11 a.m. The coopers (makers of casks and barrels) were said to have danced in the streets to bring vitality and health to the city. The second half, the bottom section of the clock, includes a story about Schafflertanz, or coopers’ dance.
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