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Vacuum Clock - Joseph Manton, London, circa 1810
Reg. No: ST 019435
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- Summary:
- Vacuum clock, consisting of a brass clock under an evacuated glass dome. Made by Joseph Manton, London, circa 1810.
Joseph Manton (1760-1835) was a celebrated English gunsmith. - Description:
- Brass clock under evacuated glass dome, supported by octagonal box with door. Has taps inside box.
Spring wound; detent escapement. - Acquisition Information:
- Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 1928
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 250 mm (Height), 208 mm (Width) |
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| Tagged with: | vacuum clocks |
| Themes this item is part of: | Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Joseph Manton, Gunmaker, London (1766-1835) |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Clocks |
| Tertiary Classification: | england |
| Inscriptions: | Dial is marked 'Joseph Manton Gun Maker etc etc London, Inventor & by His Majesty Patent, (Patented in 1807 no 3085)'. |
| Maker: | Mr Joseph Manton, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1810 |
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