caryfuk
Photographer
A circular commemorative plaque, engraved into the pavement, tells the story of Wolfgang von Kempelen, a native of Bratislava, and his chess automaton. The age and patina of the metal lend a profound weight to the years 1734 and 1804, as if time itself had left its imprints on this historical testimony.
Kruhová pamětní deska, vrytá do dlažby, vypráví příběh o Wolfgangovi Kempelenovi, rodákovi z Bratislavy, a jeho šachovém automatu. Stáří a patina kovu dodávají letopočtům 1734 a 1804 hlubokou váhu, jako by samotný čas zanechal své otisky na tomto historickém svědectví.
Cover Detail
Shape
Round
Material
Cast Iron
Design Style
Text Only
Condition
Fair
Inscriptions
OUR TOWN'S NATIVE WOLFGANG KEMPELEN BECAME FAMOUS FOR THE INVENTION OF THE BRATISLAVA CHESS AUTOMATON 1734-1804
ID
6211967894
caryfuk
Photographer
A circular commemorative plaque, engraved into the pavement, tells the story of Wolfgang von Kempelen, a native of Bratislava, and his chess automaton. The age and patina of the metal lend a profound weight to the years 1734 and 1804, as if time itself had left its imprints on this historical testimony.
Kruhová pamětní deska, vrytá do dlažby, vypráví příběh o Wolfgangovi Kempelenovi, rodákovi z Bratislavy, a jeho šachovém automatu. Stáří a patina kovu dodávají letopočtům 1734 a 1804 hlubokou váhu, jako by samotný čas zanechal své otisky na tomto historickém svědectví.
Cover Detail
Shape
Round
Material
Cast Iron
Design Style
Text Only
Condition
Fair
Inscriptions
OUR TOWN'S NATIVE WOLFGANG KEMPELEN BECAME FAMOUS FOR THE INVENTION OF THE BRATISLAVA CHESS AUTOMATON 1734-1804
ID
6211967894