How great was that...

Feb 14, 2013,06:48 AM
 

...multi-dial wall clock? I loved all the displays, especially the seconds and what looks like an astrological dial. Such beautiful art, and architecture, plus watches! I'd really like to visit one day!

Cheers,
Daos

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The Art and History Museum, Neuchâtel

 
 By: AndrewD : February 12th, 2013-03:18
While this visit to the beautiful Art and History Museum on the edge of Lake Neuchâtel would well be at home in TimeOut, I have decided to post it on HoMe due to the three famous Jaquet Droz automata that are permanently housed inside and Ken’s recent cov...  

The Jaquet Droz automata (Video)

 
 By: AndrewD : February 12th, 2013-03:30
The three automata, the Writer, the Musician and the Draughtsman were built between 1768 and 1774. But it is best to see them in action in the video. The Draughtsman ... The Writer ... ...  

Yes!

 
 By: KIH : February 12th, 2013-07:50
This is what I was talking about - Jaquez Droz Automata tradition/ history! Thank you for the coverage and video, Andrew! Ken

How great was that...

 
 By: dxboon : February 14th, 2013-06:48
...multi-dial wall clock? I loved all the displays, especially the seconds and what looks like an astrological dial. Such beautiful art, and architecture, plus watches! I'd really like to visit one day! Cheers, Daos