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Middle Bars |
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| Casting year |
1980ca |
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| Description (generated by Ollama - local AI) |
The Swiss Glockenspiel, situated within the City of Westminster, represents a significant example of mechanical musical heritage. Constructed circa 1980, this instrument’s primary characteristic is its intricate, twelve-bell glockenspiel, designed to evoke historical scenes. The inscriptions, meticulously cast into the bells, narrate a sequence of events relating to Westminster’s past, specifically focusing on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
The text reads: “Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953” and “The Royal Procession”. The instrument’s operation, triggered by a clockwork mechanism, demonstrates a traditional Victorian engineering technique. Conservation efforts, undertaken since its installation, have prioritized maintaining the original components and ensuring the continued functionality of the performance. Its valuation reflects both its historical importance and its status as a unique, functioning automaton. |
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Authors of the documentation- RIBES i LÓPEZ, Mario (10-12-2023)
| | Card editor |
LLOP i BAYO, Francesc |
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| Updating |
18-12-2023 |
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