A case in point is a rather mysterious-looking clockwork device that has been in the collection for decades. Consisting of a box-like brass framework mounted on a wooden platform and filled with ...

We've seen some far-out personal astronomy devices, but this mechanical "planetarium" from Richard Mille is also one of the most intricate pieces of clockwork we've ever come across. The model, which ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. After decades of experiments with the ...