Pocket Watch Mechanism, 1790-1805

Made:: 1790-1805 in Europe

Virgule escapement, unsigned, European, 1790-1805.

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Virgule escapement, unsigned, European, 1790-1805.
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Virgule escapement, unsigned, European, 1790-1805.

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Category:: Time Measurement

Object Number:: 1920-512

Materials:: enamel and brass (copper, zinc alloy)

Measurements:: overall: 9 mm 32 mm, 0.05kg

type:: spring-driven watch mechanism and virgule escapement

credit:: On loan from Bruno Roberts

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Pocket Watch Mechanism, 1790-1805

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