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Mystery Clock - England, circa 1900
Reg. No: ST 019992
- Summary:
- Mystery clock in a rectangular brass case, made in England, circa 1900.
The clock is designed to be inserted into a magic lantern or projector so that the hands, dial and an advertisement are projected on the screen. The hands are moved by gear wheels on the outer end of the hands, so that no mechanism is visible in the projection. Also called an advertising clock. - Description:
- Rectangular brass case. Glass dial has ornate black arabic numerals. Outer ends of hands are attached to gear wheels that rotate.
Spring wound; lever escapement. - Acquisition Information:
- Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 1936
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 14 cm (Height), 5 cm (Width), 10 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | advertising clocks, mystery clocks |
| Themes this item is part of: | John Askew, Clock & Watch Collector (1890-1945), Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Clocks |
| Tertiary Classification: | england |
| Inscriptions: | Brass case marked '163' on back. |
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