Tornbergs klocka, Public clock structure at Nybroplan near Dramatic Theatre, Sweden.
Tornbergs clock stands on a Doric column at Nybroplan with a circular dial showing time in both Roman numerals and Arabic numbers. The mechanism operates through an electrical system installed by Westerstrand & Söner.
In 1916, watchmaker F.W. Tornberg installed this timepiece following an agreement with Stockholm city council that allowed his name to remain on the dial. The installation marked a significant moment in the square's development.
The clock at Nybroplan serves as a meeting point where people arrange to gather and pass through. It has appeared in Swedish novels and contributes to the character of the square.
The clock sits in full view on a central square that is easy to access from surrounding streets. You can approach it from multiple angles and observe it clearly throughout the day.
This clock is one of three Tornberg timepieces across Stockholm, with a companion piece installed inside Östermalm's food hall as far back as 1888. The trio demonstrates how this watchmaking family distributed their work throughout the city.
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