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Zimmerplein 19 ☐
(Zimmertoren)

Louis Zimmer (gedenkplaat)

Louis Zimmer (commemorative plaque)

Lier 1888 - Lier 1970
Belgian astronomer and clockmaker
(Wikipedia)

Floris De Cuyper
1932

Description

Commemorative plaque with a relief portrait. The plaque is mounted in the so-called Zimmertower, with has the large astronomical clock made by Zimmer.

Inscription(s)

dankbare hulde
aan meester

LODEWYK ZIMMER
uitvinder en schenker
van de
astronomische
wonderwerken
16-x-1932

Signature

Floris
de Cuyper

Sculptor

Floris De Cuyper (Antwerpen 1875 - Mortsel 1965), Belgian sculptor and medallist (Inventaris van het Onroerend Erfgoed).

Sources & Information

Inventaris van het Onroerend Erfgoed, Corneliustoren.

Locatie (N 51°7'44" - E 4°34'12") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: bean112; Photograph: 5 May 2018
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