early life and career hans schlotheim, hans schlotthammer was a german orfèvre, horloger, and mécanicien, born in naumbourg (saale) in 1547 and died in augsbourg in 1625. he is renowned for his intricate horloges automates, which were highly complex mechanical clocks that showcased his exceptional skill as a clockmaker. artistic achievements schlotthammer's most notable works include his three variantes of 'galions mécaniques', includi…