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Gravity Clock - England, circa 1925
Reg. No: ST 019410
- Summary:
- Gravity mantel clock, England, circa 1925. Patent by Thomas Watson & Christopher Webb, England, 1920.
An elliptical cast iron weight is raised by a lever on left of the clock. The weight is attached to a curved rack gearing with pinion. - Description:
- Circular metal case on wooden base. Pendulum of the foliot type suspended in front of black dial.
Gravity power; foliot pendulum escapement. - Acquisition Information:
- Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 1928
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 26 cm (Height), 8 cm (Width), 26.5 cm (Length) |
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| Tagged with: | gravity clocks, mantel clocks |
| Themes this item is part of: | Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Clocks |
| Tertiary Classification: | england |
| Inscriptions: | Plate on back is marked 'British Make' and lists patent numbers [including 140668]. |
| Patentee: | Mr Thomas Watson, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, 1920 |
| Patentee: | Mr Christopher Webb, Leeton, Bedfordshire, England, Great Britain, 1920 |
| Place & Date Made: | England, Great Britain, circa 1925 |
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