Hebrew tower clock and pocket watches (Prague curiosities, ep. 21_3)
- 6 months ago
Today's society is driven by stress. Stop for a moment at Josefov in Prague and enjoy a picturesque view of the Old-New Synagogue and the Jewish Town Hall in front of you.
It dates back to the sixteenth century and it is still the seat of the Rabbi.
Take a look at the pretty little tower on its rooftop. On each side, there is a clock. But the most curious one is in the gable below the tower. Like many other Jewish clocks, it displays Hebrew letters instead of Roman numerals. But, curiously, the arms of the clock run backwards. By the legend the clockmaker believed that Jews, reading from right to left, would need such a clock. Isn’t it symbolic that, in this ancient place, time runs back into the past?
Hebrew clock was made by Sebastien Landersberger, a Prague clockmaker, and installed in 1764. You will not find anything comparible in the whole world.
Jewish dials already appeared on watches from the 18th and 19th centuries. Usually it is pretty expensive. But not in Prague.
This tradition was followed by a Prague company Clock Gallery that manufactures mechanical wind-up watches with Hebrew numerals.
What do you think?
It's a really unusual item.
You will never lose track of time again with such unique instrument. These enchanting vintage pocket watches are perfect for classy attire or fine dining events, as they promote elegance and luxury. Let's start to measure the time after the Jewish way.
More informations about Prague Jewish Pocket Watch: http://clockgallery.cz/2023/10/23/tower-clock-and-pocket-watch-with-hebrew-letters/
#jewish #pocketwatch #hebrew #towerclock
It dates back to the sixteenth century and it is still the seat of the Rabbi.
Take a look at the pretty little tower on its rooftop. On each side, there is a clock. But the most curious one is in the gable below the tower. Like many other Jewish clocks, it displays Hebrew letters instead of Roman numerals. But, curiously, the arms of the clock run backwards. By the legend the clockmaker believed that Jews, reading from right to left, would need such a clock. Isn’t it symbolic that, in this ancient place, time runs back into the past?
Hebrew clock was made by Sebastien Landersberger, a Prague clockmaker, and installed in 1764. You will not find anything comparible in the whole world.
Jewish dials already appeared on watches from the 18th and 19th centuries. Usually it is pretty expensive. But not in Prague.
This tradition was followed by a Prague company Clock Gallery that manufactures mechanical wind-up watches with Hebrew numerals.
What do you think?
It's a really unusual item.
You will never lose track of time again with such unique instrument. These enchanting vintage pocket watches are perfect for classy attire or fine dining events, as they promote elegance and luxury. Let's start to measure the time after the Jewish way.
More informations about Prague Jewish Pocket Watch: http://clockgallery.cz/2023/10/23/tower-clock-and-pocket-watch-with-hebrew-letters/
#jewish #pocketwatch #hebrew #towerclock