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Clockmaker, Medieval Tradesman

The earliest use of the term clokkemaker is said to date from 1390, about a century after the first mechanical clocks appeared. From the beginning in the 15th century through the 17th century clockmaking was considered the "leading edge", most technically advanced trade existing. Historically, the best clockmakers often also built scientific instruments, as for a long time they were the only craftsmen around trained in designing precision mechanical apparatus. As the art of making clocks became more widespread and distinguished the start of guilds specifically for this trade emerged around the sixteenth century.
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Clockmaker, Medieval Tradesman
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The earliest use of the term clokkemaker is said to date from 1390, about a century after the first mechanical clocks appeared. From the beginning in the 15th century through the 17th century clockmaking was considered the "leading edge", most technically advanced trade existing. Historically, the best clockmakers often also built scientific instruments, as for a long time they were the only craftsmen around trained in designing precision mechanical apparatus. As the art of making clocks became more widespread and distinguished the start of guilds specifically for this trade emerged around the sixteenth century.
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SCIENCE • History: Middle Ages
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Album / Science Source / New York Public Library
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2829 x 3704 px | 30.0 MB
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24.0 x 31.4 cm | 9.4 x 12.3 in (300 dpi)
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