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Recording Clock - England, Late 19th Century
Reg. No: ST 019069
- Summary:
- Tell-tale recording clock or watchman's clock, England, late 19th century. Retailed Thomas Gaunt, Melbourne. The watchman making his round would press pins at the appropriate time. The pins could only be released by a key.
- Description:
- Wooden cased wall clock with carved wings. Above 6 is a metal disk with pins protruding radially.
- Acquisition Information:
- Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 1933
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 56 cm (Height), 15 cm (Width), 40 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | recording clocks, wall clocks |
| Themes this item is part of: | Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Thomas Gaunt, Watchmaker & Jeweller (1829-1890), Thomas Gaunt, Watchmaker & Jeweller (1829-1890) |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Clocks |
| Tertiary Classification: | england |
| Inscriptions: | Dial marked 'T. Gaunt Melbourne'. |
| Place & Date Made: | England, Great Britain, circa 1890 |
| Retailer: | Thomas Gaunt - Thomas Gaunt & Co, circa 1890 |
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