Johann Carl Rahsskopff
Johann Carl Rahsskopff (born August 18, 1806 in Molsheim / Pfalz, † December 20, 1886 in Koblenz ) was a German watchmaker and mechanic.
Life
Johann Carl Rahsskopff dealt with the construction of extraordinary tower, wall and table clocks with heliocoidal toothing ( worm toothing ). His name stands for the construction of a special tower clock escapement in a modification of the well-known escapement by Brocot. In 1849 a manometer was patented. An exhibition of his products took place at regional trade shows in 1844, 1852 and 1854.
In 1855 he took part in the World Exhibition in Paris . Rahsskopff delivered clocks built by him to Stolzenfels Castle near Koblenz for the Prussian King. Because of his achievements he was appointed "Royal Court watchmaker and mechanic" in Coblenz (Koblenz).
literature
- Ian D. Fowler, Eugen Denkel: The Rahsskopff watchmaker family in Koblenz . In: District Museum Neuwied (ed.): Kinzing & Co. Innovative clocks from the province . Neuwied 2003 (catalog of the exhibition in the Neuwied District Museum, September 7 to October 26, 2003). ISBN 3-00-012149-8 . Pp. 52-62.
- Commission Impériale (ed.): Exposition des produits de l'industrie de toutes les nations, 1855. Catalog Officiel . Exposition universelle, Paris 1855. Therein p. 395: N o . 280: Rahsskopff (J.-C.), à Coblenz (Prusse-Rhénane) .
Web links
- Ian D. Fowler, Eugen Denkel: The Rahsskopff watchmaker family in Coblenz
- Ian D. Fowler: Experimental precision pendulum clock, with worm teeth, signed: JC Rahsskopff in Coblenz
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rahsskopff, Johann Carl |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German watchmaker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 18, 1806 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Molsheim |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 20, 1886 |
| Place of death | Koblenz |