TELLURIUM (Black)

A tellurion (also spelled tellurian,tellurium, and yet another name is loxocosm), is a clock, typically of French or Swiss origin, surmounted by a mechanism that depicts how day, night, and the seasons are caused by the rotation and orientation of Earth on its axis and its orbit around the Sun.Our fascination with celestial bodies is as old as time and has most certainly intensified as centuries have gone by. The Hermle Astro is the perfect collector’s gift item and/or for anyone with an interest in astronomy and the movements of the earth and moon in relation to the sun.
The Tellurium clock reproduces the annual orbit of the earth around the sun, with the earth rotating around its own axis once in twenty four hours. The moon, in turn, revolves around the earth in 29.5 days completing a full rotation around its axis. This allows the reproduction of the different moon phases as they are visible from earth. In the course of one year, the earth passes all twelve zodiac signs, months and individual days which are indicated on the flat disc. Eight day spring wound movement with 4/4 Westminster chime on 4 polished bells. Separate second feature, 11 jewel deadbeat escapement, polished brass disc has milled zodiac signs and rosettes in addition to the months and days of the year. The Tellurium has reproductions of the sun, earth and moon incorporating the day/month indicator. Chime shut-off switch included.
Measures 12″ diameter x 14″ h.
Germany known as the home of modern day ‘uhrenmanufaktur’ (clock manufacturing).Hermleclocks uphold those standards and traditions with every product. They export to more than 80 countries worldwide and are committed to leading the industry for years to come. Made in Germany.
Right onTime is an authorized Hermle dealer. This means you will receive authentic Hermle clock, covered by the three-year manufacturers warranty.
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