Pocket Watch mechanism

Made:
1778 in London
Verge, centre seconds, by Kenneth Maclennan, London, England

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Verge, centre seconds, by Kenneth Maclennan, London, England
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Verge, centre seconds, by Kenneth Maclennan, London, England, 1778.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1920-490
Materials:
enamel, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 19 mm 37 mm, 0.05kg
type:
spring-driven watch mechanism and verge escapement
credit:
On loan from Bruno Roberts