Watch Mechanism by Tompion, 1690

Made:
1690 in London
maker:
Thomas Tompion
Pocket watch verge escapement movement by Thomas

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Pocket watch verge escapement movement by Thomas
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Pocket watch verge escapement movement by Thomas. Tompion, London, England,1690

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1920-487
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm 16 mm, .05kg
overall (as displayed): 16 mm 40 mm,
type:
movement - clockwork
credit:
On loan from Bruno Roberts